Crop Name: Maize
National Code: NGZM-16-132
Variety Name: SAMMAZ 51
Original Name: IWD C3SYN/White DT STR Syn
Outstanding Characteristics: High grain yield, tolerance to drought and Striga hermonthica (8.5t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna
Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan
Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan and IAR, Samaru
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: A. Menkir, M. Oyekunle, S.G. Ado, I.S. Usman, H. Mani, A.D. Halilu, H. Abubakar, U.S. Abdullahi and M.B. Hassan
Minimum Yield (t/ha): 8.5
Maximum Yield (t/ha): 8.5
Year of Release: 2016
Year of Registration: 2016