UMUCASS 36 (IITA TMS 1011368)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-11-36

Variety Name: UMUCASS 36

Original Name: IITA TMS 1011368

Outstanding Characteristics: High beta carotene, high yield, suitable for gari and fufu, suitable for high quality cassava flour. (46.5t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Humid Forest/Savanna Ecological Zones

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: NRCRI, Umudike

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Alfred G.O. Dixon, Chiedozie N. Egesi, Peter Kulakow, Norbert G. Maroya, Emmanuel Okogbenin, Bunmi Olasanmi, Paul Ilona, Okechukwu N. Eke- Okoro & Salome Njoku

Potential Yield (t/ha): 46.5

Year of Release: 2011

Year of Registration: 2011