Ife maizehyb-5 (EEWH-21)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-13-105

Variety Name: Ife maizehyb-5

Original Name: EEWH-21

Outstanding Characteristics: Extra-early maturing, high grain yield, Striga resistant, drought and low soil nitrogen tolerant, high protein content. (5.6-6t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Forest and Savanna agro-ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

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

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B. Badu-Apraku, S.A. Olakojo, G. Olaoye, M. Oyekunle, M.A.B. Fakorede, B.A. Ogunbodede, S.E. Aladele, F.A. Oluwasanmi, C.A. Awe, T.O. Sopitan & U.S. Abdullahi

Potential Yield (t/ha): 6

Year of Release: 2013

Year of Registration: 2013