Cassava Plant Overview
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What is the botanical name of cassava?

  • Zea mays
  • Manihot esculenta Crantz (correct)
  • Oryza sativa
  • Solanum tuberosum
  • Where did cassava originate?

  • China and India
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • Egypt and Sudan
  • Brazil and Paraguay (correct)
  • What factor contributed significantly to the introduction of cassava into Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean?

  • Tolerance to waterlogging
  • Advantages recognized by early European sailors (correct)
  • Rapid growth rate
  • Native to those regions
  • Why is cassava considered an important source of energy in the diet of millions in tropical countries?

    <p>It is a root crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the largest producer of cassava?

    <p>Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of cassava allows it to be stored in the soil for a fairly long period?

    <p>Flexibility in harvesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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