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Registration of Two Ginger Landraces UMUGIN 1 AND UMUGIN 2, for Commercial Use in Nigeria
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National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, nominated two ginger landraces, UMUGIN 1 and UMUGIN 2, and they were officially registered by the National Variety Registration Committee in January 2022 to encourage formal seed production. These landraces were evaluated on-station and multi-locationally in 7 states across the rainforest, guinea savannah, and derived savannah agroecologies of Nigeria. The outstanding characteristics of UMUGIN 1 include a potential root yield of 39 t/ha. moderate resistance to yellow leaf spot, robust rhizomes with yellow flesh colour, and upright leaves. UMUGIN 2 is characterized by slightly drooping leaves, a pale yellowish-grey rhizome flesh, a potential root yield of 30 t/ha, moderate resistance to yellow leaf spot, and high oleoresin content. UMUGIN1 is most suitable for fresh market and culinary use, while UMUGIN2, which is hotter due to higher oleoresin content, is most suitable for industrial use.
