THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
Drought, Anthracnose, BCMV, Rust, ALS
About this technology
Drought tolerant
Small seeded
Yield potential: 1900-3500 kg/ha
Maturity: 68-73 days
Iron >75 ppm Zinc >35 ppm
Highly Palatable
Bush type (indeterminate bush)
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to Anthracnose, BCMV, Rust, ALS and most of other diseases
Best suited for low-mid altitude areas (1200-1700 Masl)
Best preferred in northern Uganda (West-Nile and Mid-
Northern agro ecological zone)
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE1900-3500 kg/ha
Maturity: 68-73 days
Yield potential: 1900-3500 kg/ha
Where it is suitable
Agro-ecological zonesWest-Nile and Mid- Northern agro ecological zone
Districts
Target usersFarmers
Value-chain stage