SAMLAK 2609MW (MO9026-09)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-22-181

Variety Name: SAMLAK 2609MW

Original Name: MO9026-09

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, drought tolerant. (10.95 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: Abebe Menkir, Oloruntoba Olakojo, 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): 10.95

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022