NICASS 8 (MS-6 (Antiota))

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME 96-8

Variety Name: NICASS 8

Original Name: MS-6 (Antiota)

Outstanding Characteristics: Non-branching, high yielding, resistant to pest and diseases, low cyanide, good gari and lafun.

Agroecological Zones:

Origin/Source: IAR&T, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IAR&T, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. T. A. Akinlosotun, Dr. J.O.S. Kogbe & Dr. M.O. Omidiji

Potential Yield (t/ha):

Year of Release: 1986

Year of Registration: 1996