The cassava variety TMS 30572 was selected for the study.
It is characterized by high yield (44 ton ha-1
) and above
ground biomass as well as a high content of dry matter
(*40%). The leaves and roots of this variety hold high
levels of cyanogenic glycosides (HCN-equivalents
*800 mg kg-1
, dry weight) compared to other common
Ugandan cassava varieties. The different plant parts (stem,
leaves, root, and root peels) were collected separately, 5 kg
of each, in triplicate. The material was collected uniformly
from individual plants to avoid tissue differences, immediately
stored at 4C and transferred to the laboratory.