Friday, May 18, 2012

Cassava a 'rambo root' that can fight climate change in Africa

Deutsche Welle: Drought, poor soil and erratic rainy seasons are problems that affect African farmers daily. But scientists are hoping to change that, with the help of cassava roots that seem able to withstand climate change. Cassava root, also known as manioc, is dark brown on the outside while the inside is grey or reddish. Some varieties taste sweet while others are bitter. They are mostly grown in South America, Asia and Africa. Front runners are farmers in Nigeria. One of them is Abubakar Sadiq Alaji Takingari....

URL: http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15956780,00.html

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