Scientists say a disease destroying entire crops of cassava has spread out of East Africa into the heart of the continent, is attacking plants as far south as Angola and now threatens to move west ...

The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava. Over the course of millennia, Indigenous ...

What is cassava used for? Cassava is a rich, affordable source of carbohydrates. It can provide more calories per acre of the crop than cereal grain crops, which makes it a very useful crop in ...

Cassava (also called yuca, Brazilian arrowroot and manioc) is a starchy root vegetable that’s grown globally. It’s a versatile ingredient that can be found in a wide variety of dishes, and on top of ...

The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava. Over the course of millennia, Indigenous ...

Even if you’ve never heard of cassava, you’ve probably eaten it. Who hasn’t had boba tea or tapioca pudding? Not to mention all of the foods that use it as a thickening agent like some gravy, pasta, ...