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Book (stand-alone)Cassava in Latin America and the Caribbean: A look at the potential of the Crop to promote Agric development and economic growth 2016
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No results found.This document is an attempt to present an overview of the technological options that are currently available to promote increased productivity and competitiveness of the cassava crop. These options could become an excellent strategy for the difficult task faced by the countries in the region that need to reduce poverty, hunger and the increased dependency on imported foods to attend the nutritional needs of their populations. This document is divided into three parts. The first part summariz es relevant background information on the current status of cassava globally and in the context of the Caribbean region. Part two is a compilation of the information collected via a survey administered with the collaboration of key resource persons in most countries of the region. Data obtained was complemented with updated information collected and compiled with the support of the Statistics Department, FAO Rome; and with data provided by the cassava practicioners (research and extension agents ), from 12 countries, who attended an International Training event organized by CLAYUCA, with financial support from the Colombian Government. The third part includes some concrete examples of potential opportunities that could be implemented in the region, using a three-pillar approach that CLAYUCA has been proposing, that includes: a) improved genetic resources; b) eco-efficient crop and soil management technologies; and c) value-added processing and utilization technologies. Some conclusions and recommendatios are also included. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)Cassava as livestock feed in Africa - Proceedings of the IITA/ILCA/University of Ibadan workshop on the potential of cassava as livestock feed in Africa 1992
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ArticleMelia dubia Cav.: A tree for industrial revolution and economic gains to farmers
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
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No results found.Melia dubia Cav., member of family Meliaceae, found upto 1800 amsl in India and thrives well under variety of soils and climatic conditions. The short rotation indigenous tree meets raw material requirements of timber, veneer, ply and paper industries. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India has released ten cultivars for commercial cultivation with excellent bole form and average productivity of 34.57 m3ha-1 yr-1. These varieties are not only potentially contributing in supply of raw materials to different industries but also pivotally reducing foreign exchange. Though evaluated germplasm consisted exceptional variability for pulping parameters, few genotypes were found utmost suitable for paper manufacturing with pulp yield upto 55.32 %.The general purpose plywood (interior grade) was found to meet IS specification, and Progeny No. FRI/MD/104 performed with maximum modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity along and across the grains, followed by Progeny No. FRI/MD/028, FRI/MD/075 and FRI/MD/076. Additionally, ply made from wood of Progeny No. FRI/MD/028 and FRI/MD/076 performed suitably in dry and wet state glue shear strength. The ply manufactured from this wood fetches handsome price in the market with low maintenance expenditure. Economically, plantations of the species are most suited to growers and when planted in rows along the field bunds about 60 trees can be planted per acre generating an income of about Rs. 2 Lakh in sixth year of planting. On the other hand, planting 300 to 400 trees per acre in blocks give a minimum profit of Rs. 1 lakh per year from an acre. Under good maintenance and controlled irrigation from sixth year onwards, trees with about 100 cm GBH and clear bole of 5 to 7 meters can fetch upto Rs. 4000 to Rs. 5000 per tree depending on soil depth and quality. Furthermore, total carbon stock and CO2 sequestration potential of improved varieties calculated substantially higher to the tune of 17.90 and 82.80 t.ha-1 yr-1. Keywords : Genetic resources, Economic Development, Research, Value chain, Innovation ID: 3486713
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