Amelia
(Mafutha-1; IIAM-CIPBD013)
| Pedigree |
Mafutha family xPolycross |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEXX* |
| CIP No | CIP 106768.1 |
| 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 | 17.3 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 | Erect (<75 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Flowering ability | Hard to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES |
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| Dry matter range | Medium (25-28 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 27.80% |
| Beta-carotene content | 41.65 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sweetness | High sugary taste |
| Sugar content raw | 14.29% |
| WHY BEST BET |
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| Dual purpose | Forage (R/F 0-1.0: HI<50%) |
| Suitable for diverse utilization; |