| Name of variety | CRI- Gye Me Di |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Cocoyam |
| National Code | GH/Xs/003/15 |
| Origin/Source | Ghana |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest |
| Pedigree/Line | Landrace (SCJ 98/005) |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
| Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability | Structure: Erect, Leaf: Green; Purple leaf margin; Sagittate, Lamina: Ovoid,triangular basal lobe & deep sinus; Petiole: Deep green; Base of Petiole: Purple, Stem (corm): Purple; Colour of cormel skin: Purple; Colour of cormel flesh: Purple; Flowering: Rare; Maturity: Late maturing (12-15 months) |
|---|---|
| Value for cultivation and use | Potential Yield: 8 mt/ha; Soft rot : tolerant; Minerals: Rich in Magnesium : 408 mg/100g; Dry matter content: 44.4%; Ash : 2.73%; Carbohydrate : 48.19%; Uses: Fufu, Ampesi, Eto, Koliko, Nuhuu, Chips. |
| Name |
|---|
| E.L. Omenyo |
| CSIR-CRI |