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Hanna, R.Njukwe, E.Amah, D.Tenkouano, A.Dixon, A.Nguenkam, A.Fotso Kuate, A.Doumtsop, A.Ngoko, Z.[New cassava varieties for Cameroon: a technical guide]New cassava varieties for Cameroon: a technical guide

We conducted two main surveys in 29 sites within the five antennae of the Cameroon National Program for Roots and Tubers Development (PNDRT), to assess potential changes triggered by the introduction of improved varieties on cassavadisease status. Standard methods were used to evaluate diseases i...


Tindo, M.Njukwe, E.Mbairanodji, A.Tenkouano, A.[Survey on the current diseases status of local versus improved cassava varieties and their management strategies in Cameroon]Survey on the current diseases status of local versus improved cassava varieties and their management strategies in Cameroon

We conducted two main surveys during dry seasons of 2008 and 2009 in 29 sites within the five pilot zones of the “Programme National de Développement des Racines et Tubercules” (PNDRT)-Cameroon to assess potential changes triggered by the introduction of improved varieties on cassava pest status....


Tindo, M.Njukwe, E.Mbairanodji, A.Tenkouano, A.[Situation actuelle des ravageurs du manioc et les méthodes de lutte au Cameroun.][Current pest status of cassava and their management strategies in Cameroon]Current pest status of cassava and their management strategies in Cameroon

To assess farmers’ perception and criteria for cassava variety preference prior to the dissemination of improved varieties in Cameroon, field visits were organized at the Mbalmayo research farm of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA ) during the vegetative and harvest periods, a...


Njukwe, E.Hanna, R.Kirscht, H.Araki, S.[Farmers perception and criteria for cassava variety preference in Cameroon]Farmers perception and criteria for cassava variety preference in Cameroon

In order to understand product flows of cassava and actors along its value chain, a study was conducted in three out of the five antennas of National Program for Roots and Tuber Development (PNDRT); South and Centre, West and North West and East regions in Cameroon with the aid of structured ques...


Njukwe, E.Hanna, R.Sarr, S.Shigeru, A.Kirscht, H.Mbairanodji, A.Ngue-Bissa, T.Tenkouano, A.[Cassava value chain development through partnership and stakeholders platform in Cameroon]Cassava value chain development through partnership and stakeholders platform in Cameroon
Autor: Njukwe, E.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple food crop in Cameroon and cultivated mainly for its starchy roots consumed raw, boiled or processed, but also for its leaves which serve as vegetable. Despite its importance, the yield gap is often large due to many challenges that include low soil f...


Njukwe, E.[Farmer participation in Research-for-Development to enhance cassava production in Cameroon]Farmer participation in Research-for-Development to enhance cassava production in Cameroon

The study was conducted in three regions (Southwest and Littoral, South and Centre, West and Northwest) of Cameroon to document cassava processed products andtoassess processing constraints among small-holder farmers. A total of twelve small-scale processing units and five marketer...


Njukwe, E.Onadipe, O.Amadou Thierno, D.Hanna, R.Kirscht, H.Maziya-Dixon, B.B.Araki, S.Ngue-Bissa, T.[Cassava processing among smallholder farmers in Cameroon: opportunities and challenges]Cassava processing among smallholder farmers in Cameroon: opportunities and challenges

Cassava represents a staple food source in Cameroon and in many other tropical countries, as it is effectively able to combat hunger. This study was carried out to: (i) determine the growth characteristics of improved and local cassava varieties in Eastern Cameroon under repeated cultivation, (ii...


Sarr, S.Araki, S.Njukwe, E.[Interactions between cassava varieties and soil characteristics in crop production in eastern Cameroon]Interactions between cassava varieties and soil characteristics in crop production in eastern Cameroon

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the main starchy staple in many parts of Cameroon, with 80% of rural and urban households consuming cassava and cassava derived products on a daily basis. Cassava products are commercialized mostly to supply household consumer markets with a total estimated e...


Njukwe, E.Duindam, J.Hauser, S.Maziya-Dixon, B.B.Amadou Thierno, D.Onadipe, O.Mbairanodji, A.Ngue-Bissa, T.Kirscht, H.Hanna, R.[Development and dissemination of a manual cassava chipper in Cameroon]Development and dissemination of a manual cassava chipper in Cameroon

Cassava is an important staple food for consumption and income generation for farming communities in Cameroon with some estimated 204,548 hectares devoted to it and corresponding annual production of 2.5 million tons. However, most cultivated varieties are susceptible to pest and diseases causing...


Njukwe, E.Nguenkam, A.Mbairanodji, A.Ngue-Bissa, T.Hanna, R.[Improving food security and income and enhancing farmers' livelihoods in Cameroon through the introduction and promotion of improved cassava germplasm]Improving food security and income and enhancing farmers' livelihoods in Cameroon through the introduction and promotion of improved cassava germplasm

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