UMUCASS 53 (SECURITY) (IKN130010)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-22-53

Variety Name: UMUCASS 53 (SECURITY)

Original Name: IKN130010

Outstanding Characteristics: High fresh root yield, high dry matter content and hightotal carotenoid content (15.58 ug/g FW). 51.6 t/ha

Agroecological Zones: Rain Forest

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Chiedozie N. Egesi,Elizabeth Parkes, Njoku Damian, Ismail Rabbi, Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, Peter Kulakow, BusieMaziya- Dixon, Bela Teeken, Joseph Onyeka,TessyMadu, Ugo Chijioke, Prasad Pateti, Afolabi Agbona and Ezenwanyi Uba

Potential Yield (t/ha): 51.6

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022