SC612 (M1124-31)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-17-136*

Variety Name: SC612

Original Name: M1124-31

Outstanding Characteristics: Tolerant to drought, high yield, and good husk cover. (9.0t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Guinea Savannah

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan and Seed Co

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Abebe Menkir, Elliot Tembo, M. Oyekunle, I.S. Usman, G. Olaoye, S. Olakojo and S. G. Ado.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 9

Year of Release: 2017

Year of Registration: 2017