UMUCASS 44
Cassava(Manihot esculenta)
A pro-vitamin A biofortified yellow cassava cultivar (breeding code NR07/0220) released in Nigeria in 2014 by IITA and NRCRI Umudike with HarvestPlus support, bred to help combat vitamin A deficiency while retaining competitive agronomic performance.
Visual Characteristics
Yellow-fleshed storage roots resulting from elevated beta-carotene content.
Growing Tips
Carries a pro-vitamin A content averaging around 10 parts per million in fresh roots (higher than the ~6-8 ppm first-series varieties), with competitive fresh-root yields.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.