Crop Name: Yam
National Code: NGDR-10-18
Variety Name: UMUDr-17
Original Name: TDr 95/19177
Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding under dry season yam cropping system. (30t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: 16 Zones of Nigeria
Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan
Developing Institute: NCRI, Umudike
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: R. Asiedu, E.C. Nwachukwu & J.G. Ikeorgu
Potential Yield (t/ha): 30
Year of Release: 2010
Year of Registration: 2010