PROFILE OF CYANOGENIC CONTENT, MOISTURE, AND COLOR IN ZAMBIA'S CASSAVA PRODUCTS

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10664642

Authors

  • John Mwaba Kabwe Department of Community and Family Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Mercy Chilufya Mwanza Department of Biological Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, University of Zambia

Keywords:

Cassava, Manihot esculenta, root crop, food security, Africa.

Abstract

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) stands out as one of the most widely cultivated root crops worldwide, playing a vital role as a primary calorie source for a significant portion of the African population. In 2014 alone, over 145 million tonnes of cassava were harvested from approximately 17 million hectares of land across Africa, highlighting its immense agricultural significance. Recognized for its high dietary carbohydrate content, cassava exhibits exceptional adaptability to various ecological conditions, making it a resilient and versatile food crop. This paper provides an overview of cassava cultivation, emphasizing its importance in African agriculture and its nutritional contributions to food security.

Published

2024-02-15

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Articles
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