| Pedigree | Semusa xOP |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEYPM |
| CIP No | CIP 444158 |
| Country of Origin | Malawi |
| Breeding Status / Year of release | Bred in Africa /2011 |
| Country(ies) in Use | Malawi |
| AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months) |
| Average yield from release document | 35 t/ha |
| Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
| Virus | Medium resistance to SPVD |
| Alternaria | High resistance to Alternaria |
| GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Erect (<75 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Multiplication rate | Slow |
| Sprouting ability | Prolific sprouting |
| Flowering ability | Hard to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Storability postharvest | Can store |
| Dry matter range | High (29-35 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 29.20% |
| Beta-carotene content | 7.17 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sugar content raw | 17.05% |
| WHY BEST BET | |
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