UMUCASS 54 (NO- HUNGER) (IBA164773)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-22-54

Variety Name: UMUCASS 54 (NO- HUNGER)

Original Name: IBA164773

Outstanding Characteristics: High fresh root yield, high dry matter content and hightotal carotenoid content (15.65 ug/g FW). 45.8 t/ha

Agroecological Zones: Rain Forest to Southern Guinea Savanna

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): 45.8

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022