African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Review

Maize research and production in Nigeria

Iken, J.E.* and Amusa, N.A.
Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University, PMB 5029, Moor Plantation, Ibadan. Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 16 March 2004
  •  Published: 30 June 2004

Abstract

Maize (Zea mays) is a major important cereal being cultivated in the rainforest and the derived Savannah zones of Nigeria. Land races, improved high yielding and pest and diseases resistant varieties of maize have been developed.

 

Key words: Maize, Zea mays, Nigeria.

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