SNK2778 (SNK2778)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-12-102

Variety Name: SNK2778

Original Name: SNK2778

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, large grain use, tolerant to lodging and stem breakage. (8.4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Nigeria Savanna

Origin/Source: Monsanto, South Africa

Developing Institute: Monsanto, The Candel Company Limited, Nigeria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Monsanto, S.G. Ado, I.S. Usman, U.S. Abdullahi & H. Abubakar

Potential Yield (t/ha): 8.4

Year of Release: 2012

Year of Registration: 2012