SAMMAZ 33 (2000 Syn EE-W STR QPM CO)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-11-93

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 33

Original Name: 2000 Syn EE-W STR QPM CO

Outstanding Characteristics: Extra early maturing, quality protein maize, good cob and seed size, Striga resistant, drought tolerance, and tolerant to maize streak virus disease. (3.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan Savanna and transition zone between Sudan and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B. Badu-Apraku, A. Menkir, S.G. Ado, I.S. Usman, U.S. Abdullahi & H. Abubakar

Potential Yield (t/ha): 3.9

Year of Release: 2011

Year of Registration: 2011