Table 2.
Characteristics of locations where early and extra-early maturing maize inbred lines were artificially inoculated with Exserohilum turcicum during 2017 and 2018.
| Location | Coordinates | Agro-ecological zone | Elevation (m) | Average humidity (%) | Annual rainfall (mm) | Average temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikenne | 6°53′ N, 3°42′ E | Rain Forest | 60 | 81 | 1800 | 26 |
| Ile-Ife | 7°18̕’ N, 4°33̕’ E | Rain Forest | 280 | 81 | 1600 | 25 |
| Zaria | 11°7̕’ N, 7°45̕’ E | Northern Guinea Savanna | 640 | 68 | 1500 | 27 |