TZBR Eld 3-W (TZBR Eld 3C5)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-70

Variety Name: TZBR Eld 3-W

Original Name: TZBR Eld 3C5

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, Dr. J. G. Kling, Dr. A. Menkir,Dr. G. Olaoye, Dr. S. A. Olakojo and Prof. B.A. Ogunbodede

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009