Abstract
Abstract The new cassava variety ‘BRS Novo Horizonte’ was developed and released in Bahia, Brazil for industrial use, particularly for starch production. The fresh and dry root yields were 39% and 44% higher, respectively, than those of local varieties. The root quality traits allowed the extraction of high-quality starch. The variety is also adapted for mechanized cropping systems.
Highlights
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a very important economic crop in Brazil because it produces starch, which is widely used in several industrial applications
Modernization of the cassava production system has recently occurred in northeastern Brazil, in the state of Bahia, with starch companies focusing on the large-scale production of cassava for starch extraction
From a varietal point of view, the main changes needed in this new large-scale production process are new varieties with high root and starch production potentials that are suitable for mechanized cropping systems
Summary
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a very important economic crop in Brazil because it produces starch, which is widely used in several industrial applications. The situation is even worse in the state of Bahia, where root yields are approximately 8.5 t ha-1 (IBGE 2019) Environmental factors such as the occurrence of prolonged droughts, the use of unsuitable varieties, and the non-adoption of appropriate management techniques may explain this low yield potential. From a varietal point of view, the main changes needed in this new large-scale production process are new varieties with high root and starch production potentials that are suitable for mechanized cropping systems. Based on the agronomic evaluation of several varieties in different years and regions of cultivation in the state of Bahia, it was concluded that the BRS Novo Horizonte variety showed high root yield and dry matter content in the roots, in addition to being suitable for mechanized cropping. This study presents the agronomic data and the main traits of the BRS Novo Horizonte industrial cassava variety in comparison with local varieties in the area of recommendation
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