NARZO-17 (Western yellow)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-91-1

Variety Name: NARZO-17

Original Name: Western yellow

Outstanding Characteristics: High carotene content, good for pap. Also good for poultry feeds.

Agroecological Zones: Forest ecological zones

Origin/Source: Mixed germplasm from Carribean and Mexico

Developing Institute: I.A.R.& T. Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. Wiggin, Dr. A.O. Obajimi

Potential Yield (t/ha):

Year of Release: 1971

Year of Registration: 1991