Cocoyam varieties released and registered in Ghana is a compilation of improved cocoyam varieties and their characteristics.
The cocoyam varieties released have different structural characteristic features and are high yielding.
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We present a list of cocoyam varieties released in Ghana with distinct features, values, uses and more.
NO. |
Name of Variety & Origin/Source |
Breeder/ Institution |
Distinctness Uniformity and Stability (DUS) |
Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) |
Preferred Ecology, Pedigree/Line & Year of Release |
1 | Akyede (SW 011)
Ghana | E.L. Omenyo, CSIR-CRI | 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) | Potential Yield: 7.6 MT/Ha. Disease tolerant, Minerals: Rich in iron (7.06 mg/100g), Nutrients: High in Crude protein (8.48%), Crude Fibre (1.19%), Ash (2.67%), Dry Matter (60.74%), Carbohydrate (47.87%). Varied food uses: Fufu, ‘ampesi’, Eto, Nuhuu, Koliko, Chips. Net benefit: Gh₵6488.8.00/Ha | Forest
Landrace 2012 |
2 | M’ Aye Yie (AGA 97/162)
Ghana | E.L. Omenyo, CSIR-CRI | Structure: Erect, Leaf: Green, Purple leaf margin, Lamina: Ovoid, triangular basal lobe & deep sinus, Petiole: Deep green, Base of petiole: White-cream, Stem (Corm): White – cream, Colour of cormel skin: White – cream, Colour of cormel flesh: White – cream, Flowering: Rare, Maturity: 12 months. | Potential yield: 5.7 mt/ha., Disease tolerant, Minerals: Rich in Phosphorus (382.23 mg/100g), Nutrients: High in Dry matter (59.88%), Ash (2.84%), Carbohydrate (48.62%), Crude protein (6.72%), Crude fibre (1.17%), Varied food uses: ‘ampesi’, Nuhuu, Chips, Bread, Biscuit, Meat pie etc., Net Benefit: Gh₵ 4990/Ha. | Forest
Landrace 2012 |
3 | CRI- Gye Me Di (SCJ 98/005)
Ghana | E. L. Omenyo CSIR-CRI | 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) | Potential Yield: 8mt/ha, Disease tolerant, Minerals: Rich in Magnesium(408mg/100g,) Nutrients: High Dry Matter, Ash & Carbohydrate (58.22%, 2.73%, 48.19%) content, Varied food uses: Fufu, ‘ampesi’, Eto, Koliko, Nuhuu, Chips, High market value, Net Benefit Gh₵ 7168.00/Ha | Forest
Landrace 2012 |
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References:
- Catalogue of Crop Varieties Released and Registered in Ghana by CORAF and WAAP
- Crop Varieties Released and Registered in Ghana
