Polista

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FIELD
Pedigree Unknown
DOI10.18730/SF0F3
CIP NoCIP 444215
Country of OriginPeru
Breeding Status / Year of releaseImported from outside Africa /2013
Country(ies) in UseTanzania
AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
MaturityEarly maturing (3.5 to 4.5 months)
Average yield from release document17.8 t/ha
Adapted to bimodal rainfallYes
VirusMedium resistance to SPVD
AlternariaHigh resistance to Alternaria
WeevilMedium susceptibility to weevil
GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS
Plant TypeSpreading (151-250 cm) plant type
EstablishmentEasy to establish
Multiplication rateFast
Sprouting abilityWeak sprouting
Flowering abilityEasy to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Storability postharvestCan store
Dry matter rangeHigh (29-35 %) dry matter content
Dry matter31.20%
Beta-carotene content0.00 (mg/100g)
Iron rangeLow (<2.5 mg/100g) iron content
SweetnessHigh sugary taste
Sugar content raw12.33%
WHY BEST BET
Suitable for diverse utilization;Reason - It is a farmers preference;