NASE 18 was released in 2011

Low cassava yields and susceptibility to Cassava Mosaic Disease in Local varieties
Maturity period: 12 months
Potential yield 35 tons/ha
Optimal production altitude range: 1000 – 1600 masl
High resistance to Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD)
Resistant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)
Maturity period: 12 months
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