AGRONOMIC ATTRIBUTES
Zondeni
Other names: Kampalendo; Kantedza; Nyamatanga; Kalonga; Yamasumbi
Accession Number: CIP 444153
Country of Origin: Malawi
Breeding Status: Landrace
Year of release: 2009
Maturity: 4-Late maturing (> 6.0 months)
Adapted to low-altitude (< 500 m): No
Adapted to mid-elevation (500-1200 m): Yes
Adapted to plateau (1200-1800 m): Yes
Adapted to highlands (>1800 m): No
Adapted to unimodal rainfall: Yes
Adapted to bimodal rainfall: No
Virus: 2-Medium resistance to SPVD
Alternaria: 3-High resistance to Alternaria
GROW CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: 2-Semi-erect (75-150 cm) plant type
Establishment: Easy to establish
Multiplication rate: Fast
Sprouting ability: Prolific sprouting
Flowering ability: Hard to flower
ROOT ATTRIBUTES
Predominant Flesh Color: Intermediate Orange
Secondary Flesh Color: Absent
Dry matter range: 3-High (29-35 %) dry matter content
Dry matter: 32.4 %
Beta-carotene content: 15.85 (mg/100g)
Iron range: Low (<2.5 mg/100g)
Sweetness: 2-Intermediate sugary taste
Sugar content raw: 11.83 %
WHY BEST BET
High dry matter, high yield & aroma;
Released in Malawi (in 2008);
Grown by farmer for home food and income.
Used as a parent in crossing block for high content of beta-carotene and dry matter;
Leaves good for juice
CUT ROOTS
LEAF
ROOTS
FIELD
