UMUCASS 56 (Biggie) (TMS17F1387P00 08)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-24-56

Variety Name: UMUCASS 56 (Biggie)

Original Name: TMS17F1387P00 08

Outstanding Characteristics: High vigorous, high yield (48.55t/ha), good plant architecture for mechanization and high- density planting, slightly poundable, high dry matter (36.6%) and starch content (28.8%). (48.6t/ha)

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, B. Okoye & P. Peteti

Potential Yield (t/ha): 48.6

Year of Release: 2024

Year of Registration: 2024