SAMMAZ 77 (A2326-1)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-25-207

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 77

Original Name: A2326-1

Outstanding Characteristics: Tolerance to multiple stresses (Striga hermonthica, drought and fall armyworm) and high grain yield. (10.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern and Southern Guinea Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

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

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Menkir, M. Oyekunle, S.G. Ado, S. Silvestro, W. Mengasa, Z. Saminu, F. Bankole, A. Kamara, I.S. Usman, H. Mani, Y.U. Oladimeji & H. Abubakar

Potential Yield (t/ha): 10.8

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025