Essays about: "Manihot esculenta"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Manihot esculenta.

  1. 1. Biofortification of Cassava

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/Beräkningskemi

    Author : Linnea Almqvist; [2018]
    Keywords : Biofortification; GMO; CRISPR Cas9; Vitamin A; Cassava; CRISPR; Gene editing; Beta carotene; Genetic engineering; Applied biochemistry; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Cassava, Manihot esculenta, is the third most important staple crop in tropical re- gions. Cassava is a fibrous root that is tolerant to drought and has a flexible harvest period making it a reliable crop under poorer farming conditions (FAO, 2008). READ MORE

  3. 2. Genetic diversity and farmers’ selection of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties on small-scale farms in Northern and Central Vietnam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Martina Lamprecht; [2015]
    Keywords : cassava; genetic diversity; breeding; farmers’ selection; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a tropical root crop grown for its starchy tuberous roots. In Vietnam, cassava’s use as a raw product for the starch and ethanol industry led to its increasing importance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Methane emission from nitrate-treated tannin rich feed for cattle in Vietnam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sofie Winding; [2014]
    Keywords : tropical; legume; feed; supplement; ruminants; tannins; nitrate;

    Abstract : In developing countries such as Vietnam the population consumes more animal products for example milk and meat than before which requires greater livestock production. Ruminants contributes to more methane emission which creates a dilemma between food production and its environmental impact. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of local knowledge applied by farmers towards management of crop pests and diseases in the Masaka region, Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Johanna Unger; [2014]
    Keywords : pest and disease management; participatory; extension; farmer groups; local knowledge; Uganda;

    Abstract : Agriculture is the most important economic sector of Uganda and it employs roughly 80 % of the work force. Ninety per cent of the country’s farmers are smallholders. The Masaka district is the country’s agricultural hub for coffee (Coffea spp. L. READ MORE

  6. 5. Flour from three local varieties of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) - physico-chemical properties, bread making quality and sensory evaluation : a Minor Field Study in Ghana

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Estelle Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : cassava; flour; composite bread ; baking capacity; sensory evaluation;

    Abstract : Increasing costs for wheat imports due to higher demand for wheat-based food products in many tropical developing countries such as Ghana has led to an interest in cassava flour as partial substitute for wheat flour in bakery products. The aim of this study was to characterize physico-chemical properties of cassava flour compared to wheat flour and determine its maximum acceptable substitution level in composite wheat/cassava bread and cakes in terms of baking and organoleptical characteristics. READ MORE