WAC55E (EYH55)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-22-179

Variety Name: WAC55E

Original Name: EYH55

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, Striga tolerant. (7.44 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest, 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): 7.44

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022