This paper focuses on the role of the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species in the promotion and facilitation of the sustainable deployment of underutilized plant species to increase the security of food and nutrition and alleviate poverty among poor rural and urban communities.
Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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[Lessonslearntand perspectives from a global effort to support the deployment of underutilized species, with special reference to documentation of knowledge and information]
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Lessonslearntand perspectives from a global effort to support the deployment of underutilized species, with special reference to documentation of knowledge and information
Cassava sub-sectors in Eastern and Southern Africa have been neglected for several decades by all concerned sectors. However, experience from other parts of the world suggests that the crop is versatile and that its commercialization could lead
to several benefits including food security, industr...
Abass, A.
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Mbabaali, S.
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Cromme, N.
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[The untapped potential of cassava as a food security and industrial crop in eastern and southern Africa: a case study of Madagascar, Tanzania and Zambia]
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The untapped potential of cassava as a food security and industrial crop in eastern and southern Africa: a case study of Madagascar, Tanzania and Zambia
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.
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Nguenkam, A.
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Mbairanodji, A.
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Ngue-Bissa, T.
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Hanna, R.
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[Improving food security and income and enhancing farmers' livelihoods in Cameroon through the introduction and promotion of improved cassava germplasm]
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Improving food security and income and enhancing farmers' livelihoods in Cameroon through the introduction and promotion of improved cassava germplasm
The historical view of cassava as “a poor man crop” in Africa has long limited efforts to fully exploit its commercial potential as raw material in the production of food, feed and industrial products. This situation is now changing, led by special projects which promote cassava-based agric busin...
Ntawuruhunga, Pheneas
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James, B.
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Sanni, L.O.
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Sandifolo, V.
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Tarawali, G.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Abass, A.
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[Inter-project linkages to create cassava enterprises for expanded markets and utilization]
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Inter-project linkages to create cassava enterprises for expanded markets and utilization
Cassava has long been expected to play a key role in rural economic growth in Africa, but has it happened yet? Although research partnerships have produced elite cassava varieties with 50% more yield potential and have demonstrated
technologies to improve processing and increase marketing of cass...
James, B.D.
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Bramel-Cox, P.J.
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Witte, E.R.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Watson, D.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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[Unleashing the power of cassava in Africa…are we there yet?]
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Unleashing the power of cassava in Africa…are we there yet?