UMUDr-18 (TDr 89/02475)

Crop Name: Yam

National Code: NGDR-10-19

Variety Name: UMUDr-18

Original Name: TDr 89/02475

Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, pests and diseases tolerant, very good for yam, fufu, frying and boiling. (31t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: 16 Zones of Nigeria

Origin/Source: NCRI, Umudike

Developing Institute: NCRI, Umudike

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: R. Asiedu, E.C. Nwachukwu & J.G. Ikeorgu

Potential Yield (t/ha): 31

Year of Release: 2010

Year of Registration: 2010