Pedigree | LO-323 family xPolycross |
DOI | 10.18730/SEXWZ |
CIP No | CIP 106767.1 |
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 | 17.5 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 | Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type |
Establishment | Easy to establish |
Flowering ability | Hard to flower |
ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
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Dry matter range | Low (<25 %) dry matter content |
Dry matter | 23.40% |
Beta-carotene content | 26.58 (mg/100g) |
Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
Sweetness | High sugary taste |
Sugar content raw | 20.92% |
WHY BEST BET | |
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Dual purpose | Forage (R/F 0-1.0: HI<50%) |
Suitable for diverse utilization; |