Commodity: Cocoyam
| Name of variety | CRI- Gye Me Di |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Cocoyam |
| National Code | GH/Xs/003/15 |
| Origin/Source | Ghana |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | Landrace (SCJ 98/005) |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
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: 8 mt/ha; Soft rot : tolerant; Minerals: Rich in Magnesium : 408 mg/100g; Dry matter content: 44.4%; Ash : 2.73%; Carbohydrate : 48.19%; Uses: Fufu, Ampesi, Eto, Koliko, Nuhuu, Chips.