VSL 2201 (VSLFAWTH-1)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-23-184

Variety Name: VSL 2201

Original Name: VSLFAWTH-1

Outstanding Characteristics: Tolerant to fall armyworm and high yield. (8.3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Derived and Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: Value Seeds Limited, Nigeria.

Developing Institute: Value Seeds Limited Nigeria; IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Job, M.A. Yahaya, M.T. Igyuyve, I. Iseghohi, r. Olayiwola, A. Abe, R. Akinwale, A.A. Yusuf, K. Abdulbasid, J. Oyekanmi, G. Zangir & O. Obisesan

Potential Yield (t/ha): 8.3

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023