WACQ6 (EYQ-6)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-22-178

Variety Name: WACQ6

Original Name: EYQ-6

Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, Low Nitrogen tolerance. (7.42 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest, 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): 7.42

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022