SAMMAZ 55 (2014 TZE-W DT STD)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-19-146

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 55

Original Name: 2014 TZE-W DT STD

Outstanding Characteristics: Tolerance to multiple stresses (Striga hermonthica, drought and low-N) and high grain yield. (7.1t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern Guinea and Sudan Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

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

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B. Badu-Apraku, M. Oyekunle, S.G. Ado, G. Olaoye, I.S. Usman, H. Mani, U.S. Abdullahi & M.B. Hassan

Potential Yield (t/ha): 7.1

Year of Release: 2019

Year of Registration: 2019