Manihot esculenta: An Asset for a Better Tomorrow
Rijhum Mahapatra*
Dept. of Biotechnology Engineering, Centurion University of Technology & Management, Ramachandrapur, Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752050), India
Rituparna Parida
Dept. of Biotechnology Engineering, Centurion University of Technology & Management, Ramachandrapur, Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752050), India
Debanjana Saha
Dept.of Biotechnology, Centurion University of Technology & Management, Ramachandrapur, Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (752050), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Cassava, Crop, Cyanogenic, Food
Abstract
Cassava is a tuberous root belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae in the tropics. A staple food crop that is heat and drought resistant, rich in carbohydrates also contains vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lysine in its various parts. It is a source of renewable energy which includes biotechnological applications like gene cloning, generic engineering for pest control, cryopreservation etc. It is used in multiple industries and also provides varieties of products like bread, sauce, flour etc. It is grown mostly in South America and African countries. The points stated below gives a brief description about the most promising plant crop cassava.
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