Cassava Varieties and the Prominence of TME 419

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a vital staple food crop for millions of people across the tropics and subtropics, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its starchy roots are a primary source of carbohydrates, providing sustenance and contributing to food security. Numerous cassava varieties exist, each with unique characteristics suited to different growing conditions, end-use applications, and consumer preferences. This...

THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF PLANTING CASSAVA

Running for almost two decades already, a local project in Vietnam has been exhibiting the economic, environmental, and social benefits of cassava-based conservation models. By the early 2000s, the Van Yen District in Yen Bai Province, Vietnam, had experienced yield loss and food insecurity due to unsustainable practices, such as intensive farming and monocropping. These practices reduced forest coverage to accommodate agricultural production...

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