| Pedigree | 98-21-1 xPolycross |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEY20 |
| CIP No | CIP 112285.1 |
| Country of Origin | Mozambique |
| Breeding Status / Year of release | Bred in Africa /2016 |
| Country(ies) in Use | Mozambique |
| AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months) |
| Average yield from release document | 16.6 t/ha |
| Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m) | Yes |
| Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
| Virus | Medium resistance to SPVD |
| Alternaria | Reaction to Alternaria unknown |
| Weevil | Reaction to weevil unknown |
| GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Flowering ability | Easy to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Dry matter range | Medium (25-28 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 25.60% |
| Beta-carotene content | 54.41 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sweetness | High sugary taste |
| Sugar content raw | 18.17% |
| WHY BEST BET | |
|---|---|
| Dual purpose | Low dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%) |
| Suitable for diverse utilization; | |