WAC 42PVEE (EEPVAH-42)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-22-177

Variety Name: WAC 42PVEE

Original Name: EEPVAH-42

Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, drought tolerant, Provitamin A (5.30?g/g). 6.20 t/ha

Agroecological Zones: Derived savanna, Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan; IAR&T, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B. Badu-Apraku, S.A. Olakojo, T.A. Akintunde, Oluwaseun Omikunle, A.A.Adebite, D.J. Ogunniyan, J.O Olasoji, F.A.Akinbode, A.O.Egbetokun, F.A.Anjorin and M.A.Kolawole.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 6.2

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022