| Pedigree | SPK004 xopen |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEYNK |
| CIP No | CIP 444157 |
| Country of Origin | Rwanda |
| Breeding Status / Year of release | Bred in Africa /2013 |
| Country(ies) in Use | Rwanda |
| AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months) |
| Average yield from release document | 20-25 t/ha |
| Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
| Adapted to bimodal rainfall | Yes |
| Virus | Medium resistance to SPVD |
| Alternaria | Medium resistance to Alternaria |
| Weevil | Medium susceptibility to weevil |
| GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Spreading (151-250 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Multiplication rate | Fast |
| Flowering ability | Easy to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Dry matter range | Low (<25 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 21.60% |
| Beta-carotene content | 29.15 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sugar content raw | 20.37% |
| WHY BEST BET | |
|---|---|
| Dual purpose | Low dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%) |
| Suitable for puree;Suitable for baked products;Reason - Good for a particular processed product; | |