Crop Name: Yam
National Code: NGDA-08-9
Variety Name: TDa98/01176
Original Name: TDa98/01176
Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, pests and disesases tolerant, good for pounded yam, frying and boiling, suitable for both rainy and dry seasons yam production. (26-30t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: 16 Zones of Nigeria
Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan
Developing Institute: NRCRI Umudike
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: R. Asiedu & C.N. Egesi
Potential Yield (t/ha): 30
Year of Release: 2008
Year of Registration: 2008