ZTC9003 (ZTC9003)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-26-217

Variety Name: ZTC9003

Original Name: ZTC9003

Outstanding Characteristics: High grain yield, excellent stay-green characteristics and tolerance to fall armyworm (10.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Guinea and Sudan Savanna

Origin/Source: Bayer Nigeria Limited (Monsanto technology LLC)

Developing Institute: Bayer Nigeria Limited (Monsanto technology LLC), 6th Floor Kresta Laurel complex 378, Ikorodu Road, Maryland,Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria; IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: O. Peggy, M. Oyekunle, A. Schroder, I. Alvarez, K. Ayodele, E. Adebayo, K. Humphrey, J. Oguntunde, I.S. Usman, and H. Mani

Potential Yield (t/ha): 10.9

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026