SAMLAK FAE-1 (FAWSYN 2)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-26-218

Variety Name: SAMLAK FAE-1

Original Name: FAWSYN 2

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, tolerant to Fall army worm, striga and drought. (10.2 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest, Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, IBADAN

Developing Institute: Samlak Seed Limited, Plot 12 & 14 Ido Local Government Housing Estate , Ojerinde, Ibadan & IAR&T, Ibadan;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Abeeb Menkir, Oloruntoba Olakojo, Silvestro Meseka, Wende Mengesha , S. A. Olakojo, Prof. F.E. Showemimo, Prof Senjobi, Dr. Dean Muungani, Mr. A. Ibrahim, Dr. Olosunde Adams, Prof. J.O. Olasoji, Prof. M. Oyekunle, Dr.Bankole F.A.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 10.2

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026