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