CRI-Ligri (Cemsa74-228)

CUT ROOTS
 
LEAF
 
ROOTS
 
FIELD
Pedigree Unknown
DOI10.18730/SEZYQ
CIP NoCIP 444198
Country of OriginCuba
Breeding Status / Year of releaseImported from outside Africa /2012
Country(ies) in UseGhana
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document22 t/ha
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusMedium resistance to SPVD
AlternariaReaction to Alternaria unknown
WeevilLow susceptibility to weevil
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeSemi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type
EstablishmentEasy to establish
Flowering abilityEasy to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Dry matter rangeMedium (25-28 %) dry matter content
Dry matter27.60%
Beta-carotene content0.00 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
Sugar content raw15.11%
WHY BEST BET
Suitable for diverse utilization;