20 Questions
What is the primary staple for more than 800 million people in the world?
Cassava
Which family does Cassava belong to?
Euphorbiaceae
From which country did Cassava originate?
Brazil
What makes Cassava an essential food security crop?
Its edible roots can be left in the ground for up to 36 months
What is the recent trend for Cassava in Sri Lanka?
It has become a major horticultural export commodity earning foreign exchange
What are the characteristics of Cassava that make it a remarkably hardy crop?
Drought tolerance and relatively free from pest attack
In which zones is cassava mainly grown in Sri Lanka?
Wet and intermediate zones
What is the main production system of cassava in the wet zone?
Large scale openland cultivation
Where is chena cultivation of cassava practiced in large scale?
Dry zone
During which season does peak production of cassava fall?
Maha season
What is the recommended variety of cassava with a maturity of 8-10 MAP, long neck root, medium branching, white pulp, and purple pink inner bark?
Variety MU 51 (Peradeniya)
In which districts does large scale openland cultivation of cassava mainly occur in Sri Lanka?
Gampaha, Colombo, Kegalle, Rathnapura, and Matara Districts
Which practice is common in the intermediate zone (Kurunegala district) for cultivating cassava?
Mixed cropping of cassava with coconut and pineapple cultivations
In which zone is chena cultivation of cassava practiced on a large scale in Sri Lanka?
Dry zone (Putlam, Anuradhapura, Ampara, Hambantota, Moneragala Districts)
What is the primary reason why Cassava is considered an essential food security crop?
Its ability to give acceptable yields under low inputs
What distinguishes cassava from other major food crops like wheat, rice, and maize?
Its ability to be grown clonally (vegetatively)
What significant role does cassava play in relation to adverse climatic conditions?
It serves as a household food bank that can be drawn on when other foods are not available
What contributes to cassava's significance as a source of energy for calorie deficient populations?
Its maturity as an edible root that can be left in the ground for up to 36 months
What characteristic makes cassava stand out as an important crop in Sri Lanka with regards to foreign exchange earnings?
Its significance as a horticultural export commodity
What is the main reason for cassava's remarkable hardiness and drought tolerance?
It has the ability to give acceptable yields under low inputs
Learn about the principles of cassava production, its botanical classification, and its uses in food, animal feed, and industry. Understand its significance as a staple crop and its cultivation in tropical regions.
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