International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (IJFANRES)
Vol 5, No 1 (2024): IJ-FANRes

BIOTECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENT OF CASSAVA YIELD AND PROCESSING FOR FOOD SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA

Udebuani, Angela Chika (Unknown)
Ukachukwu, Chidinma Ogochukwu (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2024

Abstract

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) was introduced into Nigeria by Portuguese merchants in 1501. Since then, it has become a major source of food and raw materials leading to an increase in demand. In Nigeria, two-thirds of the States, mainly in the southern region, produce cassava. Malnutrition among the rural populace, especially children and women has led scientists to device means of increasing the nutritional content and varieties of cassava for food sustainability in Nigeria.  Many genetically modified cassava species are produced and marketed in Nigeria. Today we have varieties with vitamin A, reduced carbohydrate content, disease resistance to mention but a few.

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International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (IJFANRES)
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Abbrev

IJFANRES

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FANRes-Network

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

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IJ-FANRes is an international and cross-disciplinary scholarly and scientific open access, open-source journal on the science and technology of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Our aim is to encourage Professors, Researchers, and Students to publish their experimental and theoretical ...