Crop Name: Maize
National Code: NGZM-09-72
Variety Name: SAMMAZ 18
Original Name: Tillering maize
Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, early maturity and Striga tolerance. (4.5t/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): 4.5
Year of Release: 2009
Year of Registration: 2009