Connect (Connect)

Crop Name: Sweet Potato

National Code: NGST-26-11

Variety Name: Connect

Original Name: Connect

Outstanding Characteristics: Reisitant to late blight, high yielding, large tubers, and suitable for table.(44.3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Mid altitude

Origin/Source: Emmeloord, Netherlands

Developing Institute: B.V., Emmeloord, The Netherlands & NRCRI, Umudike. PMB 7006 Umuhia, Nigeria;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B. R. Krijger, C.O. Amadi, K. Uchendu, Nwadili, C.O., Kahya S.S., Nwadili, V.U. and Egesi, C.N.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 44.3

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026