NCRICAS3 (CASPampo-1)

Crop Name: Castor

National Code: NGRC 24-4

Variety Name: NCRICAS3

Original Name: CASPampo-1

Outstanding Characteristics: High seed yield and large endosperm. (2.1t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest and Savanna

Origin/Source: NCRI, Badeggi

Developing Institute: NCRI, Badeggi; Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and Bauchi State ADP.

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: B.Z, Salihu, M.N. Ishaq, A.E. Isong, F. Umar, A.A. Ajadi, O.F. Ajaye, V.I.O. Olowe, A.Z. Saleh, B.O. Apuyor, M.A. Kabaraini, M.S. Salahu, I.G. Muhammed, S.T. Gbadeyan & M. Yusuf.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.1

Year of Release: 2024

Year of Registration: 2024