BABBAN (CIP393371.58)

Crop Name: Potato

National Code: NGST-16-8

Variety Name: BABBAN

Original Name: CIP393371.58

Outstanding Characteristics: Resistant to late blight, high dry matter, high yielding and large tubers, suitable for french fries.(45.3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Mid altitude

Origin/Source: International Potato Center (CIP), Avenida La Molina 1895, La Molina Apartado Postal 1558, Lima, Peru.

Developing Institute: International Potato Center (CIP), Avenida La Molina 1895, La Molina Apartado Postal 1558, Lima, Peru.;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Thiago Mendes, Charles Amadi, Kahya Shuaibu, Atieno Elly, Nwadili, C., Egesi, C.N., and Kalpana Sharma.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 45.3

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023