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