NICASS 27 (TMS 92/0326)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME 06-27

Variety Name: NICASS 27

Original Name: TMS 92/0326

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, suitable for mixed cropping, high yielding, suitable for food and industry (39.5t/ha)

Agroecological Zones:

Origin/Source: IITA

Developing Institute: IITA, NRCRI Umudike and RMRDC Abuja

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A.G.O. Dixon, Dr. C. Egesi, Dr. F.O. Ogbe, Dr. T.N.C. Echendu, Dr. B. Maziya-Dixon, Dr. U.J. Ukpabi & Dr. E. Oti.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 39.5

Year of Release: 2006

Year of Registration: 2006