UMUCASS 55 (Renewed Hope) (TMS14F1036P00 07)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-24-55

Variety Name: UMUCASS 55 (Renewed Hope)

Original Name: TMS14F1036P00 07

Outstanding Characteristics: Good plant architecture, high yielding (45.7t/ha), and high dry matter content (37%)

Agroecological Zones: Humid Forest, Derived Savanna and Guinea Savanna.

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: NRCRI, Umudike & IITA, Ibadan;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: C.N. Egesi, F. Okeakpu, D. Njoku, L. Jiwuba, P. Kulakow, U.O. Ekanem, E.G. Mbanjo, E. Parkes, I.Y. Rabbi, J. Onyeka, B. Teeken, T. Madu, P. Iluebbey, A.S. Ikpan, B. Abolore, U. Chijioke, O.D. Nwanze, S. Onwuka & M. Diebiru- Ojo

Potential Yield (t/ha): 45.7

Year of Release: 2024

Year of Registration: 2024