Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety | 50 stem (20cm planting length) per pack

Description

Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety is indeed a game-changer, especially where it offers improved yields, disease resistance, and adaptability to different climates.

Here are some Game Changer Cassava Stem Varieties which includes:

Some of the Game Changer Cassava Stem varieties developed in recent years include:

TME 419:

• Origin: Developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria.
• Yield: Known for its high-yield potential, producing up to 25–30 tons per hectare in optimal conditions.
• Maturity: Early maturing variety, typically harvested between 8-10 months, which allows farmers to achieve quicker cycles of planting and harvesting.
• Known for its high-yield potential and resistance to cassava mosaic disease (CMD).

TMS 30572:

• Yield: Can yield between 20–25 tons per hectare under regular conditions and reach up to 40 tons per hectare with optimal farming practices.
• Maturity: Moderate maturity rate of 10–12 months.
• Developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), this variety is drought-resistant, high-yielding, and has good pest resistance.
• It’s commonly planted in Nigeria and other African countries and has made significant contributions to cassava production.

TMS 98/0581:

• Origin: Developed to combat specific diseases impacting cassava production in East Africa, primarily by IITA.
• Yield: High-yielding, with production reaching over 30 tons per hectare.
• Maturity: Typically matures between 12-14 months.
• It’s a high-yield variety and grows well in a range of soil types.

Vitamin A Biofortified Cassava (Yellow Cassava):

• Origin: Developed through biofortification efforts led by IITA and Harvest Plus to address Vitamin A deficiency in regions where cassava is a staple.
• Yield: Yields are comparable to traditional varieties, with outputs of around 25–30 tons per hectare.
• Maturity: Matures within 10–12 months, depending on growing conditions.
• These varieties, developed to combat Vitamin A deficiency, contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A.
• Varieties like IITA-TMS-IBA011368 are examples of biofortified cassava with significant health benefits.

GM Cassava Varieties:

• Origin: Genetically modified (GM) varieties are being developed by institutions like IITA and ETH Zurich, with specific traits added through biotechnology.
• Maturity: Fast-growing varieties designed to mature within 8–10 months.

Characteristics of Game Changer Cassava Stem Variety:

• Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD), a major cassava disease that reduces productivity and and moderate resistance to bacterial blight, enhancing its resilience in disease-prone areas.
• Growth and Adaptability: Known for robust growth and adaptability to various soil types and climates.
• Drought Tolerance: This variety performs well in arid or semi-arid regions, making it ideal for drought-prone areas.
• Adaptability: Its ability to thrive in various soil types makes it highly adaptable, helping reduce crop failure risks.
• Preferred by Processors: This variety has a high dry matter content, which makes it ideal for processing into cassava flour and other products.

Maturity:

• Fast-growing varieties designed to mature within 8–10 months.