HAKIMI 3 (EWH-79)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-21-162

Variety Name: HAKIMI 3

Original Name: EWH-79

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturity, high grain yield, tolerance to drought, Striga hermonthica and low soil nitrogen. (7.1 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea and Sudan Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan and Goldagric Nigeria Limited; IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B. Badu-Apraku, M. Oyekunle, J.E. Onyibe, J.O. Onyibe, I.S. Usman and H. Mani

Potential Yield (t/ha): 7.1

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022