The genetic diversity and cultural importance of cassava and its contribution to tropical forest sustainability

Volume: 6, Issue: 3, Pages: 189 - 200
Published: Sep 1, 2009
Abstract
Cassava has been cultivated in Central and South America for about 8000 years. Following export to Africa and Asia in the 16th–19th centuries it is now established as a vital component of the diet of many of the world's poorest people. Growth and processing of the plant in Central and South America represents one of the few remaining expressions of indigenous knowledge. This article highlights the importance of traditional methods of cultivation...
Paper Details
Title
The genetic diversity and cultural importance of cassava and its contribution to tropical forest sustainability
Published Date
Sep 1, 2009
Volume
6
Issue
3
Pages
189 - 200
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