SAMMAZ 68 (WE8206)

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