Cameroon Releases Improved Cassava Varieties to Boost Food Security
September 19, 2012| |
The Cameroonian government has released five new improved cassava varieties to help improve the food security of millions of people in the country. The varieties which were developed through conventional breeding by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and partners are recognized as IITA genotypes: TMS 92/0326, TMS 96/1414, TMS 96/0023, TMS 92/0057, and TMS 92/0067.
The improved varieties were formally released by the Cameroonian Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Essimi Menye; and the Permanent Secretary, Ms Ebelle Etame Rebecca, who represented the Minister of Research and Scientific Innovations. With an estimated yield of between 20 tons and 35 tons per hectare, the improved varieties have improved nutritional qualities and are rich in caratenoids, iron and zinc.
For information, contact: Godwin Atser, g.atser@cgiar.org
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