SARI-Nan (Nanungungungu)

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FIELD
Pedigree Unknown
DOI10.18730/SEYXV
CIP NoCIP 444165
Country of OriginGhana
Breeding Status / Year of releaseAfrican Landrace /2018
Country(ies) in UseGhana
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document24 t/ha
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m)Yes
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusMedium resistance to SPVD
AlternariaReaction to Alternaria unknown
WeevilMedium susceptibility to weevil
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeSemi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type
EstablishmentEasy to establish
Multiplication rateFast
Sprouting abilityProlific sprouting
Flowering abilityEasy to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Storability postharvestCan store
Dry matter rangeMedium (25-28 %) dry matter content
Dry matter25.80%
Beta-carotene content38.37 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
Sugar content raw16.66%
WHY BEST BET
Dual purposeHigh dual purpose (R/F >1.5-2.0; HI 60-67%)
Suitable for puree;Suitable for diverse utilization;Reason - Special trait;