ARTPOP 01 (POP 12)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-26-222

Variety Name: ARTPOP 01

Original Name: POP 12

Outstanding Characteristics: Intermediate maturing, high grain yield and popping volume (23.9cm3 g-1) (4.0 t/ha-1)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest and Southern Guinea Savanna agro- ecologies

Origin/Source: IAR&T Ibadan

Developing Institute: IAR&T, Ibadan & University of Ilorin, Ilorin;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: D.J. Ogunniyan, O.O. Olakojo, G. Olaoye and S.A. Olakojo, F.A. Bankole, A. T. Akintunde, J.O. Olasoji, J.A. Adetumbi, V. A. Obatolu, B.N. Ezugwu, L.S. Fayeun and G.O. Lamidi

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026