UMUGIN 1 (UG 1)

Crop Name: Ginger

National Code: NGZO-22-01

Variety Name: UMUGIN 1

Original Name: UG 1

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield, yellow flesh colour. (39t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainforest and Guinea Savannah

Origin/Source: NRCRI, Umudike, Nigeria

Developing Institute: NRCRI, Umudike, Nigeria;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Amadi Charles, Nwaigwe Grace, Amanze Ngozi, Ohaeri John, Afuape Solomon, Onyekwere Innocent, Aboaja Friday, Mafulul Mohamed, Bala Idris, Opia Harrison, Ewuziem Justin, Ezebuiro Victoria, Amadi Genevieve, Ebeniro Christiana and Ukpabi J. Ukpabi

Potential Yield (t/ha): 39

Year of Release: 2022

Year of Registration: 2022