ISSN 2375-1231
African Journal of Crop Science ISSN: 2375-1231 Vol. 11 (1), pp. 001-006, January, 2023. © International Scholars Journals
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.
Accepted 16 November, 2022
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.
Abstract
Key words: Maize, Zea mays, Nigeria.