ILOMAZ 3 (AS2001-19)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-24-203

Variety Name: ILOMAZ 3

Original Name: AS2001-19

Outstanding Characteristics: Tolerance to drought, Resistant to Striga hermonthica and high grain yield. (8.5t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Southern Guinea Savanna and Rain Forest ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan; University of Ilorin, IAR, Zaria & IAR&T, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Menkir, F. Bankole, G. Olaoye, M. Oyekunle, S. Meseka, W. Mengesha, S. Olakojo, K. Omotesho & O. Ayinde.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 8.5

Year of Release: 2024

Year of Registration: 2024