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FIELD
Pedigree SPV78.001.3 xOP
DOI10.18730/SEYMJ
CIP NoCIP 444156
Country of OriginCote d'Ivoire
Breeding Status / Year of releaseBred in Africa /2012
Country(ies) in UseCote d'Ivoire
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document25 t/ha
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m)Yes
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusMedium resistance to SPVD
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeErect (<75 cm) plant type
EstablishmentEasy to establish
Multiplication rateFast
Sprouting abilityProlific sprouting
Flowering abilityEasy to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Storability postharvestCan store
Dry matter rangeLow (<25 %) dry matter content
Dry matter22.00%
Beta-carotene content18.71 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
Sugar content raw24.63%
WHY BEST BET
Dual purposeLow forage, High Root (R/F >2.0; HI>67%)
Suitable for puree;Suitable for diverse utilization;Reason - It is a farmers preference;