DK777 (DK777)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-16-122

Variety Name: DK777

Original Name: DK777

Outstanding Characteristics: Stable and high grain yield, good stay-green characteristic and tolerance to Striga hermonthica. (10.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Forest, Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: Monsanto International SARL

Developing Institute: Monsanto International SARL

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Isidro Alvarez, M. Oyekunle, S.A. Olakojo, I.S. Usman and H. Mani

Potential Yield (t/ha): 10.9

Year of Release: 2016

Year of Registration: 2016