NICASS 28 (TMS 96/1632)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME 06-28

Variety Name: NICASS 28

Original Name: TMS 96/1632

Outstanding Characteristics: Fairly suitable for mixed cropping, high yielding, suitable for food and industry (43.2t/ha)

Agroecological Zones:

Origin/Source: IITA

Developing Institute: IITA, NRCRI Umudike

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A.G.O. Dixon, Dr. C. Egesi, Dr. F.O. Ogbe, Prof. M.O. Akoroda & Dr. E. Okoro.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 43.2

Year of Release: 2006

Year of Registration: 2006