National Crop Variety Catalogue
CATALOGUE CROP VARIETIES RELEASED & REGISTERED IN GHANA 2019
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Choose from a wide range of root and tuber varieties
Suitable for all seasons
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Breeding and release of planting genetic materials is a major agriculture research activity aimed at enhancing productivity under various conditions. The National Varietal Release and Registration Committee (NVRRC) is the authority responsible for approving the official release of new crop varieties in Ghana based on laid down procedures.
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Moderately tolerant to drought, Very good for domestic purposes,Moisture %: 12.1; Protein %: 8.8; Fibre %: 1.5; Fat%: 5.2; Ash%: 1.4; Carbohydrate%: 74.1; Water binding capacity%: 318.3; Solubility%: 16.9; Swelling power%: 7.2
Quality Protein Maize (QPM). Excellent for enhanced nutrition and health of humans, poultry and livestock
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MAIZEYield potetial: 8 t/ha; Resistant to blast: tolerant to iron toxicity: moderate; White rice % (Milling yield): 70.4; Cooking quality: Good; Amylose content: 16-18%; Alkaline spreading value: 7; Aroma: Stong aroma
Maturity period: 12-15 months; mean root yield: 29 35 t/ha; total root dry matter: 35%; is used for starch, flour and gari; tolerant to Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV).