SAMMAZ 21 (TZE Comp 5-W)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-75

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 21

Original Name: TZE Comp 5-W

Outstanding Characteristics: Highly tolerant to Striga hermonthica infestation. (1.5-2t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Striga prone areas

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A. Menkir, Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. J.G. Kling, Dr. B. Badu- Apraku, Dr. S.O. Ajala, Dr. A. Kamara, Dr. I. Kureh, Dr. Dugje and Dr. Shuaib Adamu

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009