Crop Name: Maize
National Code: NGZM-21-168
Variety Name: SAMMAZ 68
Original Name: WE8206
Outstanding Characteristics: High yield and good standability. (8.7t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: Guinea Savanna ecologies
Origin/Source: AATF/TELA Maize Project, Nairobi, Kenya
Developing Institute: Bayer Crop Science, Petit, South Afica, IAR Samaru, Zaria, CIMMYT Nairobi, Kenya and AATF Nairobi, Kenya;
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: E. Ndou, M. Oyekunle, Y. Beyene, R.S. Adamu and S.O. Oikeh
Potential Yield (t/ha): 8.7
Year of Release: 2022
Year of Registration: 2022