Ama TZBR-W (Amakama TZBR- W)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-69

Variety Name: Ama TZBR-W

Original Name: Amakama TZBR- W

Outstanding Characteristics: Highly resistant to stem borers (both Sesamia calamistis and Eldana sacharina). (3-4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Humid forest, Forest transition / Derived Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. S.O. Ajala, Prof. B.A. Ogunbodede, Dr. J. Kling, Dr. A. Menkir,Dr. G. Olaoye, Dr. S. A. Olakojo, Mr. S. A. Adedeji and Dr. L. T. Ogunremi

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009