A better understanding of the factors that contribute to low cassava yields in farmers’ fields is required to guide the formulation of cassava intensification programs. Using a boundary line approach, we analysed the contribution of soil fertility, pest and disease infestation and farmers’ cultiv...
Kintché, K.
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Hauser, S.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Ndonda, A.
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Lukombo, S.
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Nhamo, N.
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Uzokwe, Veronica N.E.
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Yomeni, M.
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Ngamitshara, J.
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Ekoko, B.
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Mbala, M.
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Akem, C.
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Pypers, Pieter
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Matungulu, K.P.
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Kehbila, A.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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[Cassava yield loss in farmer fields was mainly caused by low soil fertility and suboptimal management practices in two provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Cassava yield loss in farmer fields was mainly caused by low soil fertility and suboptimal management practices in two provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Purpose – Cassava production surged noticeably in Southeastern Africa beginning in the 1990s. The purpose of this paper is to examine the commercial responses and food security consequences of cassava production growth in the region.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper incorporates a mix of q...
Haggblade, S.
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Djurfeldt, A.
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Nyirenda, D.
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Lodin, J.
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Brimer, L.
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Chiona, M.
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Chitundu, M.
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Chiwona-Karltun, L.
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Cuambe, C.
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Dolislager, M.
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Donovan, C.
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Droppelmann, K.
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Jirstrom, M.
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Kambewa, E.
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Kambewa, P.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Mkumbira, J.
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Mudema, J.
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Nielson, H.
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Nyembe, M.
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Salegua, V.
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Tomo, A.
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Weber, M.
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[Cassava commercialization in Southeastern Africa]
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Cassava commercialization in Southeastern Africa
Starch separated from eleven sweet potato varieties was subjected to heat moisture treatment (HMT) at 30% moisture and 110°C for 3 hours. Following HMT, there were no significant changes in physicochemical properties of the starches. This was attributed to limited moisture content (30%) to influe...
Tsakama, M.
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Mwangwela, A.M.
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Manani, T.A.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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[Effect of heat moisture treatment on physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from eleven sweet potato varieties]
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Effect of heat moisture treatment on physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from eleven sweet potato varieties
In April 2008 in the northern Provinces of Angola, banana (AAA genome)and plantain (AAB genome) plants (Musa spp.) with severe stunting andmoderate to severe leaf symptoms typical of banana bunchy top diseasewere observed to be widespread in farmers’ fields in Kirimadhola villagein the Ndalatando...
Kumar, P.L.
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Ayodele, M.
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Oben, T.T.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Beed, Fen D.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Londa, L.
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Mutunda, M.P.
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Kiala, D.
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Maruthi, M.N.
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[First report of banana bunchy top virus in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) in Angola]
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First report of banana bunchy top virus in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) in Angola
In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), cassava covers more than half of the area under cultivation and is permanently consumed by more than 70% of the population for its roots and about 80% for its leaves, which are one of the main vegetables in the country. National cassava production suffered a...
Mahungu, N.M.
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Ndonda, A.
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Frangoie, A.
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Moango, A.
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[Effect of Tillage and the Position of Cuttings on Cassava Root and Leaf Yields in the Savanna and Forest Fallow Zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo]
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[Effet du labour et du mode de bouturage sur les rendements en racines et en feuilles de manioc dans les zones de savane et de jacheres forestieres de la Republique Democratique du Congo.]
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Effet du labour et du mode de bouturage sur les rendements en racines et en feuilles de manioc dans les zones de savane et de jacheres forestieres de la Republique Democratique du Congo.
Cassava roots, a major food in Africa, contain cyanogenic glucosides that may cause toxic effects. Malawian women farmers considered fields of seemingly similar cassava plants to be mixes of both ‘cool’ and ‘bitter’ cultivars. They regard roots from ‘cool’ cultivars as non-toxic. Roots of ‘bitter...
Mkumbira, J.
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Chiwona-Karltun, L.
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Lagercrantz, U.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Saka, J.
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Mhone, A.
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Bokanga, M.
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Brimer, L.
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Gullberg, U.
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Rosling, H.
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[Classification of cassava into bitter" and "cool" in Malawi: from farmers perception to characterization by molecular markers"]
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Classification of cassava into bitter" and "cool" in Malawi: from farmers perception to characterization by molecular markers"
Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from eleven sweetpotato varieties wereevaluated. Relationships between starch properties were determined using correlation analysis.Significant differences were revealed among the physicochemical properties such as amylose, pH,granule siz...
Tsakama, M.
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Mwangwela, A.M.
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Manani, T.A.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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[Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from eleven sweetpotato varieties]
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Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from eleven sweetpotato varieties
Cassava is an important food and cash crop in Malawi. It is also becoming increasingly important for industrial use. The aim of this study was to investigate the native starch quality of different Malawi cassava genotypes. Trials were conducted at Chitedze and Makoka in Malawi in the 2000/01 seas...
Benesi, I.R.
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Labuschagne, M.T.
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Dixon, Alfred G.O.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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[Stability of native starch quality parameters, starch extraction, and root dry matter of cassava genotypes in different environments]
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Stability of native starch quality parameters, starch extraction, and root dry matter of cassava genotypes in different environments
Cassava in Malawi is the second most important staple food crop after maize. This paper assesses the impact of agricultural research for development approach in Malawi on cassava yields, per capita area planted to cassava and household calorie intake from cassava and maize. Given the growing inte...
Rusike, J.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Jumbo, S.
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Sandifolo, V.S.
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Malindi, G.
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[Estimating impact of cassava research for development approach on productivity, uptake and food security in Malawi]
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Estimating impact of cassava research for development approach on productivity, uptake and food security in Malawi