UMUCASS 32 (NR 01/0004)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME-10-32

Variety Name: UMUCASS 32

Original Name: NR 01/0004

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, moderately suitable for intercropping, high yielding, suitable for food and industry and tolerance to drought. (48.4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: NRCRI, Umudike

Developing Institute: NCRI, Umudike

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. Chiedozie N. Egesi, Dr. E. Okogbenin, Dr. F.O. Ogbe, Dr. O.N. Eke-Okoro & Mrs. Sally Njoku

Potential Yield (t/ha): 48.4

Year of Release: 2010

Year of Registration: 2010