| Description |
1 online resource (425 pages) |
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Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science |
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Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural science.
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| Contents |
Series list ; Introduction ; 1 The roles, challenges and opportunities for cassava in development ; 2 Science progress and the needs for supporting cassava ' s future roles ; 3 Bringing together the latest research and development information, and expected outcomes of this book ; 4 Section and chapter overviews ; The cassava plant and its uses ; Chapter 4 The emergence of cassava as a global crop ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Origins and early cultivation of cassava in the Americas |
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3 Introduction of cassava in the Old World 4 Conclusion ; 5 Where to look for further information ; 6 Acknowledgements ; 7 References ; Chapter 1 Use and nutritional value of cassava roots and leaves as a traditional food ; 2 Diversity in traditional cassava products ; 3 Products from cassava roots ; 4 Products from cassava leaves ; 5 Chemical composition of cassava roots ; 6 Chemical composition of cassava leaves ; 7 Anti-nutrients in roots and leaves ; 8 Case study: biofortified cassava roots made into gari and fufu in Nigeria |
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9 Future trends 10 Conclusion ; 11 Where to look for further information ; 12 References ; Chapter 2 Cassava for industrial uses ; 2 Cassava root composition ; 3 Cassava chips ; 4 Cassava starch: production and properties ; 5 Cassava starch: products ; 6 Cassava starch: industrial applications ; 7 Summary ; 8 Where to look for further information ; 9 References ; Chapter 29 New uses and processes for cassava ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Current and developing cassava production and use |
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3 New products from cassava: the case of High Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) in Africa 4 Summary and future trends ; 5 Conclusion ; 6 Where to look for further information ; 7 Acknowledgements ; 8 References ; Current cassava cultivation and opportunities for improvement ; Chapter 5 Cassava cultivation in Asia ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Cassava production in Asia: an overview ; 3 Varietal improvement ; 4 Other key research areas for developing cassava production in Asia |
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5 Case study: developing sustainable cassava production in Cambodia 6 Summary ; 7 Where to look for further information ; 8 References ; Chapter 6 Cassava cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa ; 2 Cassava's contribution to incomes in SSA ; 3 Cassava's contribution to food and nutrition security ; 4 Drivers of change in cassava production in SSA ; 5 Future trends and conclusion ; 6 References ; Chapter 7 Cassava cultivation in Latin America ; 2 Global and Latin American approaches to cassava production |
| Summary |
This collection begins by reviewing the current state of cassava cultivation, before going on to review the range of techniques enabling sustainable intensification, from seed systems management to intercropping and post-harvest management |
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3 Cassava competitiveness in Latin America |
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Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Delêtre, Marc
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Bechoff, Dr Aurélie
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Piyachomkwan, Kuakoon
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Wanlapatit, Sittichoke
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Sriroth, Prof. Klanarong
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Tomlins, Dr Keith
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Bennett, Ben
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Aye, Dr Tin Maung
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Hershey, Dr Clair H
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| ISBN |
9781786760036 |
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1786760037 |
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