Resources Tagged: Cassava

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  1. Erosion in Andean hillside farming: characterization and reduction of soil erosion by water in small scale cassava cropping systems in the southern central cordillera of Colombia

    The research reported here aimed to collect basic information on the characteristics of erosion processes in a defined area of the Andean zone of Colombia.
    Colombia Soil Erosion Cassava Cropping Systems

  2. Natural drying of cassava roots on concrete floors: Study guide

    This study guide provides basic information on how to plan, construct and operate a plant for drying cassava roots naturally on concrete floors. 43 pages, illustrated, photos
    Cassava

  3. Cassava drying

    Cassava roots deteriorate rapidly after harvesting and must be chipped and dried to less than 14% moisture content for storage. A detailed cost analysis is included, as well as details of the construction of the chipper and acessory equipment. 24 pages, illustrated
    Cassava

  4. Cassava: Production and processing

    2016-01-20 Eaten by both humans and animals, and with more than 20 derivative products, cassava offers considerable opportunities for income and advantages for food security. This versatile shrub is widely used in the food, textiles and other industries. For example, cassava tubers may be sold for...
    Cassava

  5. Morphology of the Cassava Plant: Study guide

    1983-12-01 This booklet's objective is to describe each part of the cassava plant and explain its characteristics. 44 pages, illustrated, photos
    Cassava

  6. Cassava: Production principles and practices

    1997-01-01 This book reviews major research advances in soil management and agronomy and brings under one cover the most current understanding of the cassava crop. 248 pages, illustrated
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  7. Production of cassava planting material

    1977-09-01 Quality cassava seed production depends on several factors, including the type of material used, sanitary conditions and storage. The quality of the seed per se is determined by the age of the stem used, the number of nodes per cutting, the thickness of the cutting, varietal differences in...
    Cassava

  8. Conservation of Cassava Roots in Polythene Bags

    The purpose of this study guide is to train those interested in the conservation of cassava roots in polythene bags, as a method for marketing cassava for human consumption. 33 pages, illustrated, photos
    Cassava

  9. Introduction to Tropical Root Crops

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    2015-02-16 Tropical root and tuber crops are consumed as staples in parts of the tropics and should be considered for their potential to produce impressive yields in small spaces. They provide valuable options for producing food under challenging growing conditions. Cassava and taro, for instance, are...
    Potatoes ECHO Resources Root Crops Sweet Potato Cassava Taro Yam

  10. Village level cassava processing: Tutors manual

    1997-01-01 This distance learning package gives details of low cost, village level processing methods for cassava roots. Its purpose is to provide a source of practical information and to enable areas for improvement to be identified. 28 pages, illustrated
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