Oba Super 7 (05-1STR)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-90

Variety Name: Oba Super 7

Original Name: 05-1STR

Outstanding Characteristics: Highly Striga resistant, more adapted to NGS and Sudan Savanna ecologies, drought tolerant, low soil nitrogen- efficient, supports low striga emergence, high yield potential, good for sole cropping and rotation with legumes (integrated striga control) and high starch content. (4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest and lowland Savanna ecologies

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Menkir, O. A. Ibikunle and M. O. Omidiji

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009