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