Dimbuka-Bukulula

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FIELD
Pedigree Unknown
DOI10.18730/SEYGE
CIP NoCIP 443752
Country of OriginUganda
Breeding Status / Year of releaseAfrican Landrace /2007
Country(ies) in UseUganda
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document25 t/ha
Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m)Yes
Adapted to highlands (>1800 m)Yes
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusSusceptible to SPVD
AlternariaMedium resistance to Alternaria
WeevilSusceptible to weevil
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeSemi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type
EstablishmentEasy to establish
Multiplication rateSlow
Sprouting abilityProlific sprouting
Flowering abilityEasy to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Storability postharvestCan store
Dry matter rangeMedium (25-28 %) dry matter content
Dry matter25.40%
Beta-carotene content0.00 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
Sugar content raw17.75%
WHY BEST BET
Dual purposeHigh dual purpose (R/F >1.5-2.0; HI 60-67%)
Reason - Special trait;Reason - It is a farmers preference;