Table 2.
Improved cassava cultivars released in Zambia between 1990 and 2000
| Cultivar | Category | IITA material | Year of release | Yield (t/ha) | Maturity (MAP) | Taste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangweulu | Local selection | None | 1993 | 31 | 12–16 | Bitter |
| Kapumba | Local selection | None | 1993 | 22 | 16–24 | Sweet |
| Nalumino | Local selection | None | 1993 | 29 | 16–24 | Bitter |
| Mweru | Improved | IITA male x Nalumino | 2000 | 41 | 16 | Sweet |
| Chila | Improved | IITA male x Nalumino | 2000 | 35 | 16 | Bitter |
| Tanganyika | Improved | IITA male x Nalumino | 2000 | 36 | 16 | Sweet |
| Kampolombo | Improved | IITA male x Nalumino | 2000 | 39 | 16 | Sweet |
Source: Haggblade and Nyembe (2008)
MAP, months after planting