High Yielding variety of Lesser yam ( Dioscorea esculenta ). Selection. Climb to a height of 2.5-3 m. Duration 7.5- 8 months. Yield 25 T/ Ha. Cooking quality fair, non bitter with good flavour and acceptable taste. Starch content 24.4 %. Shelf life of tuber 2 1/2 - 3 months.