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Pedigree CIP199004.2 xOP
DOI10.18730/SEZE7
CIP NoCIP 444182
Country of OriginNigeria
Breeding Status / Year of releaseBred in Africa /2012
Country(ies) in UseNigeria
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document35 t/ha
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m)Yes
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusSusceptible to SPVD
AlternariaMedium resistance to Alternaria
WeevilMedium susceptibility to weevil
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeErect (<75 cm) plant type
Flowering abilityHard to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Dry matter rangeMedium (25-28 %) dry matter content
Dry matter24.80%
Beta-carotene content30.49 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
SweetnessIntermediate sugary taste
Sugar content raw19.38%
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