SAMMAZ 17 (Acr Sakatifu C4)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-71

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 17

Original Name: Acr Sakatifu C4

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, medium maturity and Striga tolerance. (5t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Low land Tropics

Origin/Source: IAR, Samaru

Developing Institute: IAR, Samaru

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. I.S. Usman, Dr. U.S. Abdullahi and Mr. M. Yusuf

Potential Yield (t/ha): 5

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009