| Pedigree | Mugamba xOP |
| DOI | 10.18730/SEZJB |
| CIP No | CIP 444186 |
| Country of Origin | Malawi |
| Breeding Status / Year of release | Bred in Africa /2011 |
| Country(ies) in Use | Malawi |
| AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Early maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months) |
| Average yield from release document | 35 t/ha |
| Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m) | Yes |
| Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m) | Yes |
| Virus | High resistance to SPVD |
| Alternaria | High resistance to Alternaria |
| Weevil | Medium susceptibility to weevil |
| GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Multiplication rate | Slow |
| Sprouting ability | Prolific sprouting |
| Flowering ability | Easy to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Storability postharvest | Stores well |
| Dry matter range | Medium (25-28 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 27.00% |
| Beta-carotene content | 34.83 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sweetness | High sugary taste |
| Sugar content raw | 17.83% |
| WHY BEST BET | |
|---|---|
| Suitable for baked products;Reason - It is a farmers preference; |