SAMMAZ 39 (PVA SYN8)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-13-104

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 39

Original Name: PVA SYN8

Outstanding Characteristics: Intermediate level of pro- vitamin A content (6.4'g/g), high yield potential. (6.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Nigeria Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan & IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Abebe Menkir, S.G. Ado, I.S. Usman, A.D. Halilu, I.Y. Dugje & H. Abubakar

Potential Yield (t/ha): 6.8

Year of Release: 2013

Year of Registration: 2013