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Improved Seed Varieties of Cassava

» 1. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 51 (POUNDABLE) (TMEB693)  ||   Released in 2020  ||   Registered in 2020

Outstanding Characteristics : Poundable, mealy, low cyanogenic potential and high dry matter. (26t/ha)

» 2. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 50 (BABA-70) (IITA-TMS-IBA0007)  ||   Released in 2020  ||   Registered in 2020

Outstanding Characteristics : High fresh root yield. Excellent gari and fufu quality. (37.5t/ha)

» 3. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 49 (HOPE) (NR130124)  ||   Released in 2020  ||   Registered in 2020

Outstanding Characteristics : High fresh root yield. Excellent gari and fufu quantity and quality. (40.1t/ha)

» 4. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 48 (OBASANJO-2) (TMS13F1343P002)  ||   Released in 2020  ||   Registered in 2020

Outstanding Characteristics : High starch, dry matter content and high fresh root yield and good for flour. (38.7t/ha)

» 5. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 47 (GAME CHANGER) (TMS13F1160P000)  ||   Released in 2020  ||   Registered in 2020

Outstanding Characteristics : High starch, dry matter content and high fresh root yield. (39.2t/ha)

» 6. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 46 (IITA TMS I 07/0539)  ||   Released in 2014  ||   Registered in 2014

Outstanding Characteristics : High carotene content and high yielding. (32t/ha)

» 7. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 45 (IITA TMS I 07/0593)  ||   Released in 2014  ||   Registered in 2014

Outstanding Characteristics : High carotene content and high yielding. (34t/ha)

» 8. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 44 (NR 07/0220)  ||   Released in 2014  ||   Registered in 2014

Outstanding Characteristics : High beta carotene content and high yielding. (36t/ha).

» 9. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 43 (IITA TMS I011206)  ||   Released in 2012  ||   Registered in 2012

Outstanding Characteristics : High root yield, high dry matter content, drought tolerance (leaf retention in dry season), and suitability for high quality cassava flour due to low fibre content and high starch of dry roots. (53t/ha)

» 10. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 42 (IITA TMS I 982132)  ||   Released in 2012  ||   Registered in 2012

Outstanding Characteristics : High root yield, high dry matter and moderate carotene content. (49.5t/ha)

» 11. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 41 (CR 36-5)  ||   Released in 2012  ||   Registered in 2012

Outstanding Characteristics : High starch yield, high dry matter, erect plant type suitable for intercropping and dense population in plantations and suitable for gari and fufu. (42t/ha)

» 12. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 40 (NR 03/0155)  ||   Released in 2011  ||   Registered in 2011

Outstanding Characteristics : Early maturing, high yielding, suitable for gari and fufu, tolerance to drought. (53.7t/ha)

» 13. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 39 (NR 03/0211)  ||   Released in 2011  ||   Registered in 2011

Outstanding Characteristics : Early maturing, high yielding, high starch yield, suitable for high quality cassava flour. (42.5t/ha)

» 14. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 38 (IITA TMS 1011371)  ||   Released in 2011  ||   Registered in 2011

Outstanding Characteristics : High beta carotene, suitable for gari and fufu, suitable for high quality cassava flour. (39.3t/ha)

» 15. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 37 (IITA TMS 1011412)  ||   Released in 2011  ||   Registered in 2011

Outstanding Characteristics : High beta carotene, high yielding, suitable for gari and fufu, broad adaptation. (59.1t/ha)

» 16. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 36 (IITA TMS 1011368)  ||   Released in 2011  ||   Registered in 2011

Outstanding Characteristics : High beta carotene, high yield, suitable for gari and fufu, suitable for high quality cassava flour. (46.5t/ha)

» 17. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 35 (TMS 00/0203)  ||   Released in 2010  ||   Registered in 2010

Outstanding Characteristics : Suitable for smothering weeds in sole cropping, early maturing, high yielding, suitable for food and industry. (43.3t/ha)

» 18. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 34 (TMS 01/0040)  ||   Released in 2010  ||   Registered in 2010

Outstanding Characteristics : Moderate branching that can smother weeds, early maturing, high yielding, suitable for food and industry. (51.7t/ha)

» 19. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 33 (CR 41-10)  ||   Released in 2010  ||   Registered in 2010

Outstanding Characteristics : Very suitable for intercropping, early maturing, high yielding, suitable for food and industry and tolerance to acidic soils. (46.4t/ha)

» 20. Crop: Cassava   ||  Variety: UMUCASS 32 (NR 01/0004)  ||   Released in 2010  ||   Registered in 2010

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