Zondeni
(Kampalendo; Kantedza; Nyamatanga; Kalonga; Yamasumbi)
| Pedigree |
Unknown |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEYHF |
| CIP No | CIP 444153 |
| Country of Origin | Malawi |
| Breeding Status / Year of release | African Landrace /2009 |
| Country(ies) in Use | Malawi |
| AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES |
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| Maturity | Late maturing (> 6.0 months) |
| Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
| Virus | Medium resistance to SPVD |
| Alternaria | High resistance to Alternaria |
| Weevil | Medium susceptibility to weevil |
| GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS |
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| Plant Type | Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Multiplication rate | Fast |
| Sprouting ability | Prolific sprouting |
| Flowering ability | Hard to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES |
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| Storability postharvest | Stores well |
| Dry matter range | High (29-35 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 32.40% |
| Beta-carotene content | 15.85 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sweetness | Intermediate sugary taste |
| Sugar content raw | 11.83% |
| WHY BEST BET |
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| Suitable for baked products;Reason - It is a farmers preference;Reason - Good for a particular processed product; |