| Pedigree | LUS 103 xOP in a polycross population |
| DOI | 10.18730/SF03W |
| CIP No | CIP 444203 |
| 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 | 20 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 | Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type |
| Establishment | Easy to establish |
| Multiplication rate | Fast |
| Sprouting ability | Prolific sprouting |
| Flowering ability | Hard to flower |
| ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
|---|---|
| Storability postharvest | Can store |
| Dry matter range | High (29-35 %) dry matter content |
| Dry matter | 31.00% |
| Beta-carotene content | 34.21 (mg/100g) |
| Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
| Sweetness | Intermediate sugary taste |
| Sugar content raw | 18.66% |
| WHY BEST BET | |
|---|---|
| Dual purpose | Low dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%) |
| Suitable for puree;Suitable for baked products; | |