P48W03 (IR Maize Hybrid 4)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-14-112

Variety Name: P48W03

Original Name: IR Maize Hybrid 4

Outstanding Characteristics: Prolific, combines host plant resistance to striga and tolerance to Metsulfuron methyl (MSM) for striga control. (4.5mt/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea Savanna and Sudan Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Menkir, O. Ibikunle, I. Usman, P. Muchena, A. Kamara & M.Oluoch

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4.5

Year of Release: 2014

Year of Registration: 2014