Cassava: Drought tolerant tuber crop
M. Velmurugan*
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (641003), Tamil Nadu, India
L. Pugalendhi
Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (625601), Tamil Nadu, India
S. Manickam
Department of Crop Management, Agricultural College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Vazhavachanur (606753), Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Cassava, drought tolerance, tuber, starch
Abstract
Cassava one of the drought tolerant tuber crops successfully cultivated in marginal soils. Cassava is the third most important source of calories, after rice and maize. In India, it is cultivated mainly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The recently developed varieties viz., Tapioca Yethapur 1, Tapioca Yethapur 2, Sree Pavithra, Sree Raksha 1 and Sree Raksha 2 are highly suited for commercial cultivation. This crop requires minimal cultural requirements and with the adoption of recent technologies, farmers can get premium price in the market. After harvest, the tubers are processed in industries and used for the making array of products viz., sago, dextrin, glucose, core binder, stabilizer, adhesives, sizing yarns, as thickener for printing clothes and etc.,
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