SAMMAZ 24 (M0826-7)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-84

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 24

Original Name: M0826-7

Outstanding Characteristics: Highly tolerant to drought with resistance to streak and tolerance to low soil nitrogen. (3-4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A. Menkir, Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. B. Badu- Apraku, Dr. S.O. Ajala, Dr. I.S. Usman, Dr.U.S. Abdullahi, Dr. J. A. Y. Shebayan and Prof. J. E. Onyibe

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009