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What is the botanical name of cassava?
What is the botanical name of cassava?
- Zea mays
- Manihot esculenta Crantz (correct)
- Oryza sativa
- Solanum tuberosum
Where did cassava originate?
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?
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?
Why is cassava considered an important source of energy in the diet of millions in tropical countries?
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Which country is the largest producer of cassava?
Which country is the largest producer of cassava?
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What characteristic of cassava allows it to be stored in the soil for a fairly long period?
What characteristic of cassava allows it to be stored in the soil for a fairly long period?
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