SAMLAK 1608LY (LY1608)

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