Cassava clones CH92/082, TME 6 and BA95/070 were evaluated against Mbundumali, Phoso, Mulola and Sauti as checks. These clones were evaluated at Makoka, Mkondezi, Baka and Kasinthula Research Stations that represented different agro ecologies and in Mzuzu ADD under farmers' conditions. The object...
Benesi, I.R.M.
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Mkandawire, T.
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Chipungu, F.P.
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Pamkomera, P.
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Mkumbira, J.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Moyo, C.C.
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Ntonga, A.P.
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Chilungo, S.
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[CH92/082 and TME 6 cassava clones officially released for farmer growing in Malawi]
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CH92/082 and TME 6 cassava clones officially released for farmer growing in Malawi
Cassava roots contain cyanogenic glucosides. Malawian farmers classify cultivars into two groups based on the perceived danger of eating raw roots that they associate with bitterness. In the vernacular, cultivars that produce roots with bitter taste are called vyakubaba (bitter), whereas those yi...
Chiwona-Karltun, L.
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Brimer, L.
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Kalenga Saka, J.D.
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Mhone, A.R.
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Mkumbira, J.
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Johansson, L.
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Bokanga, M.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Rosling, H.
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[Bitter taste in cassava roots correlates with cyanogenic glucoside levels]
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Bitter taste in cassava roots correlates with cyanogenic glucoside levels
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