UMUSP 1 (NRSP/05/022)

Crop Name: Sweet Potato

National Code: NGIB-12-6

Variety Name: UMUSP 1

Original Name: NRSP/05/022

Outstanding Characteristics: High beta carotene, high dry matter, high root yield and resistant to SPVD. (63.63t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: NRCRI, Umudike

Developing Institute: NRCRI, Umudike

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Solomon O. Afuape, Innocent I.M. Nwankwo, Ted Carey, Chiedozie N. Egesi, Jude Njoku, Thankgod N. C. Echendu and Jan Low

Potential Yield (t/ha): 63.63

Year of Release: 2012

Year of Registration: 2012