Tanzania

CUT ROOTS
 
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FIELD
Pedigree Unknown
DOI10.18730/SEYCA
CIP NoCIP 440166
Country of OriginUganda
Breeding Status / Year of releaseAfrican Landrace /1995
Country(ies) in UseUganda ,Burundi, Malawi (Kenya); Ghana (CRI-Sauti); Tanzania (Simama); Zambia (Chingovwa)
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document18 t/ha
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusMedium resistance to SPVD
AlternariaMedium resistance to Alternaria
WeevilSusceptible to weevil
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeSemi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type
EstablishmentEasy to establish
Multiplication rateFast
Sprouting abilityWeak sprouting
Flowering abilityHard to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Storability postharvestStores poorly
Dry matter rangeHigh (29-35 %) dry matter content
Dry matter32.00%
Beta-carotene content2.02 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
Sugar content raw10.2%
WHY BEST BET
Dual purposeLow dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%)
Suitable for baked products;Reason - Special trait;Reason - It is a farmers preference;