Cassava research to overcome the constraints to production and use in Africa
1983
Hahn, S.K. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan (Nigeria))
In Africa, the average cassava yield of 6.4 tons/ha is low compared with the world average yield of 8.8 tons/ha. This average has declined since 1975 due to severe diseases, and particularly insect pests. As a result, the total acreage devoted to cassava has been increased to compensate for the lower yield per unit area. This paper discusses the various diseases and insect pests that affect cassava and the methods used to control them. The effects of traditional processing methods are also studied. The breeding of cassava for low cyanide content is also discussed.
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