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The yam bean (Pachyrizhus spp) was recently introduced as a root crop with high-yield potential, considerable protein and micro-nutrient concentration to investigate its potential for food production in Rwanda. Except for Chuin types (Pachyrizhus tuberosus) which have high storage root dry matter (RDM) (26 to 36%), most accessions are consumed raw and are reported to have low RDM. The present study aimed to evaluate and identify adapted high yielding yam bean accessions in major agro-ecological zones of Rwanda. Field experiments with 22 accessions were conducted in 2012 at three research sites representing the major agro-ecologies of Rwanda. Strict reproductive pruning was followed to enhance fresh storage root yields. Across locations, ANOVA indicated highly significant differences (p < 0.01) for genotypes (G), locations (L), seasons (S) and G x L effects for storage root yield, vine yield and harvest index and accounted for 21.88%, 43.41%, 1.43% and 13.25% of the treatment sum of squares, respectively. The GGE bi-plot revealed that EC209018 is high yielding but unstable. However, genotypes, AC209034, AC209035 and EC209046, were outstanding in terms of adaptation and relative stability across the 3 locations, suggesting consistent root yields irrespective of location and environmental conditions. The GGE scatter plot showed that all genotypes formed one mega-environment for storage root yield (Karama, Musanze and Rubona) and two mega-environments for biomass yield (Karama and Rubona as one mega-environment and Musanze the second one). This study revealed that Karama is the most suitable environment for evaluation and selection of yam bean for yield components in Rwanda.
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O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a estabilidade de produção de raízes tuberosas e de índice de colheita de 14 cultivares de mandioca-de-mesa coletadas no Estado do Paraná. Os experimentos foram instalados nos municípios de Maringá (2001/2002 e 2002/2003) e de Campo Mourão (2003/2004 e2004/2005), região Noroeste do Paraná, perfazendo um total de quatro ambientes. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos completos casualizados, com três repetições. A estabilidade foi avaliada por meio das metodologias propostas por Lin e Binns, Eskridge e Annicchiarico. Em geral, as cultivares Caipira, Fécula Branca e Amarela 2 mostraram-se mais estáveis e apresentaram elevadas médias de produção de raízes tuberosas e de índice de colheita. Estas cultivares são boas indicações para cultivo na região Noroeste do Paraná também pelos baixos níveis de HCN, reduzido tempo de cozimento e boa resistência às doenças.
The objective of this work was to study the storage roots yield and harvest index stability of 14 sweet cassava cultivars collected from Paraná State. Trials were carried out in Maringá (2001/2002 and 2002/2003) and Campo Mourão (2003/2004 and 2004/2005) counties, Northwest region of Paraná State, makinga total of four environments. Randomized complete blocks design with three replications was used. Thestability was evaluated according methods proposed by Lin e Binns, Eskridge and Annicchiarico. The Caipira, Fécula Branca and Amarela 2 cultivars were the most stable cultivars and showed high storage roots yield and harvest index averages. These cultivars may be a good crop choice in Northwestern region of Paraná State because they also presented low content of HCN, fast cooking time and high level of diseases resistance.