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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Dual purpose | Low dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%) |
Suitable for puree;Suitable for baked products; |