THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
Low cassava yields and susceptibility to Cassava Mosaic Disease in Local varieties
About this technology
• Maturity period: 12 months
• Potential yield: 35 tons/ha
• Optimal production altitude range: 1000 – 1600 masl
• Tolerant to Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD)
• High resistance to Cassava Green Mite (CGM)
• Fair resistance to Cassava Bacterial Blight (CBB)
• Low Cyanogenic potential
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE 35 tons/ha
Maturity period: 12 months
Potential yield: 35 tons/ha
Where it is suitable
Agro-ecological zonesOptimal production altitude range: 1000 – 1600 masl
Districts
Target usersFarmers
Value-chain stage