NICASS 29 (TMS 98/0002)

Crop Name: Cassava

National Code: NGME 06-29

Variety Name: NICASS 29

Original Name: TMS 98/0002

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, fairly suitable for mixed cropping, high yielding, suitable for food and industry (48.4t/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, Prof. M.O. Akoroda & Dr. E. Okoro.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 48.4

Year of Release: 2006

Year of Registration: 2006