Pedigree | Unknown |
DOI | 10.18730/SEYGE |
CIP No | CIP 443752 |
Country of Origin | Uganda |
Breeding Status / Year of release | African Landrace /2007 |
Country(ies) in Use | Uganda |
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
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Maturity | Early maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months) |
Average yield from release document | 25 t/ha |
Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
Adapted to highlands (>1800 m) | Yes |
Adapted to bimodal rainfall | Yes |
Virus | Susceptible to SPVD |
Alternaria | Medium resistance to Alternaria |
Weevil | Susceptible to weevil |
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
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Plant Type | Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type |
Establishment | Easy to establish |
Multiplication rate | Slow |
Sprouting ability | Prolific sprouting |
Flowering ability | Easy to flower |
ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
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Storability postharvest | Can store |
Dry matter range | Medium (25-28 %) dry matter content |
Dry matter | 25.40% |
Beta-carotene content | 0.00 (mg/100g) |
Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
Sugar content raw | 17.75% |
WHY BEST BET | |
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Dual purpose | High dual purpose (R/F >1.5-2.0; HI 60-67%) |
Reason - Special trait;Reason - It is a farmers preference; |