SAMMAZ 26 (DTSR-WC1)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-76

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 26

Original Name: DTSR-WC1

Outstanding Characteristics: Highly tolerant to drought with resistance to streak and tolerance to low soil nitrogen. (3-4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: All agro-ecological zones

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A. Menkir, Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. S.O. Ajala Dr. B. Badu- Apraku, Dr. I.S. Usman, Dr. U.S. Abdullahi, Dr. A. Kamara, Prof. J. E. Onyibe, Dr. L. T.Ogunremi and Dr. J. A. Y. Shebayan

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009