AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
Bertram
Other names: MUSG 15023-8
Female Parent: MUSG11040-16
Male Parent: Delvia
Accession Number: CIP120907.8
Country of Origin: Mozambique
Breeding Status: Breeding Variety
Year of release: 2020
Maturity: 3-Medium maturing (4.5 to 6 months)
Average yield from release document: 16.21 t/ha
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m): Yes
Adapted to mid-elevation (500-1200 m): Yes
Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m): Yes
Adapted to highlands (>1800 m): Yes
Adapted to unimodal rainfall: Yes
Adapted to bimodal rainfall: Yes
Virus: 2-Medium resistance to SPVD
Alternaria: 4-Reaction to Alternaria unknown
GROW CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: 2-Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type
Establishment: Easy to establish
Multiplication rate: Fast
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Predominant Flesh Color: Dark Orange
Secondary Flesh Color: Strongly pigmented with anthocyanins
Dry matter range: 3-High (29-35 %) dry matter content
Dry matter: 29.39 %
Beta-carotene content: 23.75 (mg/100g)
Sweetness: 2-Intermediate sugary taste
Dual purpose: 2-Low dual-purpose (R/F >1.0-1.5; HI 50-60%)
WHY BEST BET
Suitable for baked products and diverse utilization
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