Commodity: Cocoyam
| Name of variety | CRI-Ma ye Yie |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Cocoyam |
| National Code | GH/Xs/002/15 |
| Origin/Source | Ghana |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | Landrace (AGA 97/162) |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
Structure: Erect;
Leaf: Green;
Purple leaf margin;
Petiole: Deep green;
Lamina: Ovoid, triangular basal lobe & deep sinus;
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: 6.0 mt/ha; Soft rot : tolerant; Minerals: Rich in Phosphorus: 382.23 mg/100g; Dry matter content : 39.9%; Ash : 2.84%; Carbohydrate: 48.62%; Crude protein : 6.72%; Crude fibre : 1.17%; Uses: Ampesi, Nuhuu, Chips, Bread, Biscuit, Meat pie