| Pedigree | LUS 140 x2004 Polycross |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEZD6 |
| CIP No | CIP 444181 |
| Country of Origin | Zambia |
| Breeding Status / Year of release | Bred in Africa /2014 |
| Country(ies) in Use | Zambia |
| AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months) |
| Average yield from release document | 19 t/ha |
| Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
| Virus | Medium resistance to SPVD |
| Alternaria | High resistance to Alternaria |
| Weevil | Medium susceptibility to weevil |
| GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Erect (<75 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Multiplication rate | Slow |
| Sprouting ability | Weak sprouting |
| Flowering ability | Hard to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Storability postharvest | Can store |
| Dry matter range | Medium (25-28 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 25.00% |
| Beta-carotene content | 0.00 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sweetness | High sugary taste |
| Sugar content raw | 12.47% |
| WHY BEST BET | |
|---|---|
| Dual purpose | Forage (R/F 0-1.0: HI<50%) |
| Suitable for baked products; | |