Performance of some CIP sweet potato clones under East Timorese conditions

摘要

Results are presented from the sweet potato trials conducted in Aileu, Maubisse, Fatumaca and Bobonaro during 2000-2001. The results indicate that clones introduced to East Timor performed exceptionally well under the local conditions. The highest yielding among the introduced clones ; were also among the most palatable according to the local taste. One clone (CIP clone 9), which did not perform well, had excellent vegetative growth during the dry season and could be used as animal feed and as a crop to prevent erosion. The experiment is ongoing and, because of variability in taste preference and yields in different locations, selection of materials to be exposed at farm level should be properly considered. It is expected that farmers will be able to pinpoint the clones of preference to grow in their location in the near future.