Crop Name: Maize
National Code: NGZM-22-182
Variety Name: SAMLAK 1608LY
Original Name: LY1608
Outstanding Characteristics: Drought tolerance, High yield, High Provitamin A nd Beta Carotene. (10.51 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 O. 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): 10.51
Year of Release: 2022
Year of Registration: 2022