VSL 2101 (VLN30/VCML25)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-22-172

Variety Name: VSL 2101

Original Name: VLN30/VCML25

Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, drought and low nitrogen tolerance. (8.1 t/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: Anthony Oluwatoyosi Job, Muhammad Ahmad Yahaya, Moses TerguIgyuve, A.A. Yusuf, A. Sanni, A.I. Gabasawa, I.M. Utono, R. Olayiwola, R. Akinwale, I. Iseghohi, G. Zangir, A. Abidakun, M. Adakwu and A. Fashina

Potential Yield (t/ha): 8.1

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022