Pedigree | W-119 xPolycross |
DOI | 10.18730/SEXKP |
CIP No | CIP 106763.1 |
Country of Origin | Mozambique |
Breeding Status / Year of release | Bred in Africa /2011 |
Country(ies) in Use | Mozambique |
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
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Maturity | Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months) |
Average yield from release document | 27.1 t/ha |
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m) | Yes |
Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
Virus | High resistance to SPVD |
Alternaria | Reaction to Alternaria unknown |
Weevil | Low susceptibility to weevil |
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
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Plant Type | Spreading (151-250 cm) plant type |
Establishment | Easy to establish |
Sprouting ability | Prolific sprouting |
Flowering ability | Easy to flower |
ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
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Dry matter range | Low (<25 %) dry matter content |
Dry matter | 20.00% |
Beta-carotene content | 8.92 (mg/100g) |
Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
Sweetness | High sugary taste |
Sugar content raw | 25.14% |
WHY BEST BET | |
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Dual purpose | Low dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%) |
Suitable for diverse utilization; |