Cassava Matters

OUR CASSAVA VARIETIES

Cassava MattersOUR CASSAVA VARIETIES

VARIETIES

There are many improved varieties of cassava that have been released into the Nigerian agricultural landscape through the national varietal release committee. Among these varieties, the VSEs on the BASICS Project are currently multiplying and selling seeds of TMEB419 (TME 419), IITA-TMS-IBA980505 (TMS 98/0505), IITA-TMS-IBA980581 (TMS 98/0581), IITA-TMS-IBA30572 (TMS 30572), NR8082, and IITA-TMS-IBA011368 (TMS 01/1368, Vitamin A/Yellow variety).

 

 

Our Varieties

NR 8082 cut stems
NR 8082 Cut Stems

NR 8082 roots and flesh
NR 8082 Roots & Flesh

TME 419 cut stems
TME 419 Cut Stems

TME 419 roots and flesh
TME 419 Roots & Flesh

TMS 01 1368 cut stems
TMS 01 1368 Cut Stems

TMS 01 1368 roots
TMS 01 1368 Roots

TMS 98 0505 cut stems
TMS 98 0505 Cut Stems

TMS 98 0505 roots and flesh
TMS 98 0505 Roots & Flesh

TMS 98 0581 cut stems
TMS 98 0581 Cut Stems

TMS 98 0581 roots and flesh
TMS 98 0581 Roots & Flesh

S/N COMMON NAME FEATURED TRAITS
1 IITA-TMS-IBA30572 High dry matter (25%), moderate CMD resistance, early bulking, high starch and high yielding (> 25 t/ha)
2 NR8082 High yielding (> 25 t/ha) – NRCRI, Umudike
3 TME419 High dry matter (25%), high CMD resistance, high yielding (> 25 t/ha), poundable and high starch
4 IITA-TMS-IBA980505 High CMD resistance, high starch, high yielding, early bulking
5 IITA-TMS-IBA980581 High dry matter (25%), high CMD resistance, high yielding (> 25 t/ha), stay green and drought tolerant
6 IITA-TMS-IBA011368 Vitamin A cassava, yellow roots, moderate CMD resistance and high yielding (> 25 t/ha)
7 IITA-TMS-IBA961632 High dry matter (25%), high CMD resistance, high yielding (> 25 t/ha), stay green and drought tolerant
8 IITA-TMS-IBA010040 High dry matter (25%), high CMD resistance, early bulking, high yielding (> 25 t/ha), pink skin and high starch
9 IITA-TMS-IBA070593 Vitamin A cassava, yellow roots, high CMD resistance, high Yielding (> 25 t/ha), early bulking and stay green

Source: http://seedtracker.org/cassava/index.php/released-cassava-varieties-in-nigeria

CERTIFICATION

NASC has sole responsibility for seed certification in Nigeria through its seed quality control activities. The categories of seeds of released varieties that are subject to seed certification in the country are: a) breeder seed; b) foundation seed/inbred lines; and c) certified seed. Certification guarantees farmers that the seed in circulation is genetically pure and that it meets specified minimum seed certification standard. All cassava seeds offered by VSEs for sale.

VILLAGE SEED ENTREPRENEURS (VSES)

The VSEs Village Seed Entrepreneurs (VSEs) otherwise known as Seed Entrepreneurs are experienced cassava farmers who have been trained in the good agricultural and business practices for the establishment and management of cassava seed farms/fields. Key training modules that they have undergone include, cassava agronomy, stem handling and management, varietal identification, quality control, diseases and pest identification and management and business basics.

The modules were developed with inputs from technical specialists from ADP, CRS, IITA, NASC and NRCRI. Fields are prepared and managed in conformity with National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) improved seed certification requirements for cassava.

Over 100 VSEs managed by CRS are currently multiplying Foundation seeds to produce Certified seeds for farmers in Benue its neighboring states. VSEs only offer for sale seeds harvested from cassava fields that have been certified evidenced by a certificate that guarantees their quality.

For other information, visit:

Cassava Stems
https://cassavastems.com/varieties

Seed Tracker
http://seedtracker.org/cassava

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