Determination of the propagation method by cassava genotype to yield increase

Abstract

Based on the importance of cassava cultivation for sustainable agrarian development in Cuba, the experiment of planting two important varieties was proposed: CMC-76 and CEMSA 74-725 under three different propagation methods: Traditional, Organogenesis and Somatic Embryogenesis to establish the relation of the results obtained in five cultivation cycles in field to opt for the best yield. The experiment was carried out in the Biotechnology Laboratory and Experimental Areas of the Research Institute in Tropical Viands (roots and edible fruits) INIVIT, located in Santo Domingo, Villa Clara, Cuba. An analysis of variance was performed to determine which of the two cassava genotypes offers the highest yield. As a result, it was obtained that the use of somatic embryogenesis provides high quality CEMSA 74-725 plants, guaranteeing a significantly superior behavior compared to plants obtained by organogenesis or by the traditional method.