Pedigree | Unknown |
DOI | 10.18730/SF0C0 |
CIP No | CIP 444212 |
Country of Origin | Tanzania |
Breeding Status / Year of release | African Landrace /2002 |
Country(ies) in Use | Tanzania |
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES | |
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Maturity | Early maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months) |
Average yield from release document | 9 t/ha |
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m) | Yes |
Adapted to bimodal rainfall | Yes |
Virus | Medium resistance to SPVD |
Alternaria | Susceptible to Alternaria |
Weevil | Medium susceptibility to weevil |
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS | |
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Plant Type | Erect (<75 cm) plant type |
Establishment | Easy to establish |
Multiplication rate | Fast |
Sprouting ability | Weak sprouting |
Flowering ability | Easy to flower |
ROOT ATTRIBUTES | |
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Storability postharvest | Can store |
Dry matter range | High (29-35 %) dry matter content |
Dry matter | 32.80% |
Beta-carotene content | 7.83 (mg/100g) |
Iron range | Low (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content |
Sweetness | High sugary taste |
Sugar content raw | 11.24% |
WHY BEST BET | |
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Suitable for diverse utilization;Reason - It is a farmers preference; |