About Cassava Research
A root crop of tropical American origin, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has risen from relative obscurity in recent decades to become the world’s third most important source of dietary energy after maize and rice. Esteemed by smallholder farmers for its tolerance to drought and infertile soils, the crop is inherently eco-efficient, offering a reliable source of food as well as income from markets for a wide variety of food, feed, and industrial products.