"Originating in South America, cassava is now grown in over 100 countries around the world. It is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. Its caloric value, as well as its ability to tolerate dry conditions and poor soils, makes it a key food security crop in developing countries, particularly in Africa. As demand for food grows, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such chall ..."
"C. Ezedinma, L Sanni, andR. Okechukwu International Institute of 'Tropical
Agriculture Ibadan, Nigeria Introduction Gari is a fermented and roasted granular
product from cassava. It was considered a poor man's crop until recently. It is now
elevated to an urban convenience food. It is a cheap and ready source of vital
energy. Gari production involves peeling, grating, dewatering, fermentation (
optional), sieving, frying, and baggin ..."