Since 1987 cassava agronomy research has been conducted by scientists from national cassava programs in Asia in collaboration and with small financial assistance from the CIAT cassava program. This paper summarizes and pulls together the results obtained, mainly corresponding to the period of 149...
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Agronomy research in the Asian cassava network: Towards better production without soil degradation]
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Agronomy research in the Asian cassava network: Towards better production without soil degradation
The Nippon Foundation Project entitled “Enhancing the Sustainability of Cassava-based Cropping Systems in Asia” started in 1994 and has as its main objective to develop, together with farmers, crop/soil management practices that will increase yields and farm income while also protecting the soil ...
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[The use of farmer participatory research (FPR) in the Nippon Foundation project: Improving the sustainability of cassava-based cropping systems in Asia]
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The use of farmer participatory research (FPR) in the Nippon Foundation project: Improving the sustainability of cassava-based cropping systems in Asia
This paper reviews cassava in Asia from a broad perspective, culminating in a definition of the research areas that will contribute effectively to development goals in the region. The first section outlines regional trends in production, trade and utilization, drawing comparisons to global trends...
Hershey, Clair H.
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Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Cassava in Asia: Designing crop research for competitive markets]
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Cassava in Asia: Designing crop research for competitive markets
During the past decade (1990-2000) the area planted to cassava in most countries in Asia has generally decreased, while production has remained stable or also decreased. Cassava yields have increased mainly in India, Indonesia and China but remained nearly the same in Malaysia, Thailand and the P...
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Cassava agronomy research in Asia: Has it benefitted cassava farmers?]
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Cassava agronomy research in Asia: Has it benefitted cassava farmers?
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Secondary and micronutrient requirements of cassava and the use of soil amendments]
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Secondary and micronutrient requirements of cassava and the use of soil amendments
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Cassava in Asia: present situation and its future potential in agro-industry]
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Cassava in Asia: present situation and its future potential in agro-industry
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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Watananonta, W
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Vongkasem, Wilawan
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Klakhaeng, Kaival I.
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[Working with farmers : The challenge of achieving adoption of more sustainable cassava production practices on sloping land in Asia]
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Working with farmers : The challenge of achieving adoption of more sustainable cassava production practices on sloping land in Asia