UMUCASS 35 (TMS 00/0203)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-10-35

Variety Name: UMUCASS 35

Original Name: TMS 00/0203

Outstanding Characteristics: Suitable for smothering weeds in sole cropping, early maturing, high yielding, suitable for food and industry. (43.3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: NRCRI, Umudike

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A.G.O. Dixon, Dr. Chiedozie N. Egesi, Dr. Emmanuel Okogbenin, Mr. Paul Ilona, Dr. Peter, Kulakow, Dr.F.O. Ogbe & Dr. O. N. Eke-Okoro

Potential Yield (t/ha): 43.3

Year of Release: 2010

Year of Registration: 2010