Obatanpa is an open-pollinated, intermediate-maturing (105-110 days) Quality Protein Maize (QPM) variety developed by Ghana’s Crops Research Institute (CRI), IITA, and CIMMYT, released in 1992.
Key Characteristics and Performance
Variety Type: Open-pollinated variety (OPV).
Grain Type: White dent/flint, high-protein quality protein maize (QPM).
Maturity: Medium maturing (approx. 105–110 days).
Yield Potential: 9 bags per acre (size 5 maxi bag)