Genetic analyses and interviews with Indigenous farmers revealed that most manioc crops resemble each other across time and ...

Learn how to safely reap all the delicious, healthy benefits of this root veggie. Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically reviewed by Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN If you've ever eaten tapioca pudding ...

When I undertook a sociological survey, at the age of 23 years among the Veddas of Wellassa-Bintenne in 1950, I came to ...

These defensive chemicals are found inside cells throughout the cassava plant’s leaves, stem and tubers, where they usually sit idle. However, when cassava’s cells are damaged, by chewing or ...

When using cassava leaves, farmers are advised to harvest them within the fourth and fifth months to avoid affecting the tuber underground as it relies on the photosynthesis that occurs on the ...

Kola says she can fetch Sh100, 000 to Sh120,000 from sales of cassava tubers, as they mature in 18 months. With this money she is able to lead a decent life, take care of her needs and her family.

From tubers in Benin to avocados in Australia, learn why each food item is significant to its respective nation through Pick Your Plate! and beyond. Benin Did you know that cassava and yam are the ...

The serious risks of mixing ginger with manioc are well known in Sri Lanka. 2. When preparing manioc for eating, check whether the tuber shows a blue line when peeled for cooking. If there is a blue ...

Harvesting and Peeling - Fresh cassava tubers are harvested from the farm. The tubers are peeled to remove the outer brown skin and inner pinkish layer, leaving only the white flesh. Washing and ...