Oba Super 9 (05-02STR)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-91

Variety Name: Oba Super 9

Original Name: 05-02STR

Outstanding Characteristics: Striga resistant, more adapted to the Derived Savanna and SGS, supports low striga emergence and good for sole cropping and rotation with legumes (integrated striga control). (3.5t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest and lowland Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Menkir, O. A. Ibikunle and M. O. Omidiji

Potential Yield (t/ha): 3.5

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009