Crop Name: Sweet Potato
National Code: NGIB-18-9
Variety Name: UMUSPO/4 Solo-Gold
Original Name: A027
Outstanding Characteristics: High root carotenoid content, high root yield, resistant to sweetpotato virus disease and high dry matter content. (26.8t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: Reinforest, southern and northern Guinea and Sudan savanna.
Origin/Source: NRCRI, Umudike
Developing Institute: NRCRI, Umudike
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: S.O. Afuape, G. Nwaigwe, I.I.M. Nwankwo, J. Njoku, T.E. Carey, M. Andrade and J. Low
Minimum Yield (t/ha): 26.8
Maximum Yield (t/ha): 26.8
Year of Release: 2018
Year of Registration: 2018