Crop Name: Cassava
National Code: NGME 06-27
Variety Name: NICASS 27
Original Name: TMS 92/0326
Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, suitable for mixed cropping, high yielding, suitable for food and industry (39.5t/ha)
Agroecological Zones:
Origin/Source: IITA
Developing Institute: IITA, NRCRI Umudike and RMRDC Abuja
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A.G.O. Dixon, Dr. C. Egesi, Dr. F.O. Ogbe, Dr. T.N.C. Echendu, Dr. B. Maziya-Dixon, Dr. U.J. Ukpabi & Dr. E. Oti.
Minimum Yield (t/ha): 39.5
Maximum Yield (t/ha): 39.5
Year of Release: 2006
Year of Registration: 2006