TITLE:
Evaluation of the Agronomic Performances of Eight Varieties of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Central Côte d’Ivoire
AUTHORS:
Konan Evrard Brice Dibi, Niambet Jean-Michel Koffi, Adou Emmanuel Ehounou, Brice Sidoine Essis, Kouassi Thiègba Kouamé, Kinampinan Adelphe Hala, Adjo Christiane Koffi, Guy Fernand Yao
KEYWORDS:
Sweet Potato, Agronomic and Technological Performances, Climate Change, Côte d’Ivoire
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Plant Sciences,
Vol.16 No.2,
February
27,
2025
ABSTRACT: Sweet potato is one of the most important crops in Côte d’Ivoire. However, some constraints related to climate change limit its production. This study evaluated the agronomic and technological performances of eight varieties of orange-fleshed of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) to identify the most promising ones. The results show three groups of varieties with different agronomic performances. Group 1 composed of Irene and Vita is characterized by low production of small and large tuberous roots, low number of productive plants and low yield. Group 2 consisting mainly of Kabode is characterized by high production and weight of large tuberous roots as well as high yield. Group 3, composed of Tacha-2 Ininda, Ejumula Gloria, TIB-440060, CIP-199062-1, Bela bela is characterized by high production of small and large tuberous roots, high number of productive plants and average yield. The TIB-440060 variety has a recovery rate of 100%. The Irene, Kabode, Vita, Kabode varieties were resistant to viral and fungal diseases. In terms of technological quality, the TIB-440060 and CIP-199062-1 varieties have the best organoleptic qualities. Given the agronomic performances of the Kabode, TIB-440060 and CIP-199062-1 varieties, could be selected as the elites varieties and distributed to producers.