UMDr38 (mazamaza) (TDr1617604)

Crop Name: Yam

National Code: NGDR-26-33

Variety Name: UMDr38 (mazamaza)

Original Name: TDr1617604

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturity, general adaptation, high yield potential, excellent boiled and pounding quality. (32.6t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Southern Guinea Savanna, Derived Savanna and Humid Rain Forest

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan & NRCRI, Umudike;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Asfaw A., Obidiegwu J.E., Nwogha J.S., Oseibe H., Agre P, Edemodu A. Adebola P., Mazza M., Ofeze M., Nnabue, I. & Udeagbara A.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 32.6

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026