KARAKTER MORFOLOGI UBI KAYU (Manihot esculenta Crantz) LOKAL ASAL DISTRIK MUARA TAMI

This study aims to identify the morphological characteristics of cassava genotypes in Muara TamiDistrict. The study was conducted in Koya Barat Village, Muara Tami District, Jayapura City, PapuaProvince from May 2024 to November 2024. A total of 8 cassava genotypes were the result of exploration inMuara Tami District. This study used a descriptive method by identifying the morphological characteristicsof 8 cassava genotypes. The characters observed in the study consisted of stem color, stem cortex color, leafcolor, number of leaf lobes, leaf lobe length, leaf stalk color, leaf stalk length, tuber skin color, tuber shape,tuber outer texture and tuber flesh color. Data analysis was carried out by tabulation, tables and images.The identification results showed variations based on morphological characters