Productivity determinants assessment, genetic Variability and yield stability of cassava (manihot Esculenta cranze) accessions in south and southwest Ethiopia

Abstract

Cassava is one of the main staple crops grown for food by a large proportion of farmers. It has great potential to diversify the food base of families in Africa. In Ethiopia, cassava is grown as a food security and income source crop, and plays a significant role in contributing to family food for smallholder farmers. Despite its importance, cassava has received minimal attention from the scientific community and development perspective compared to other root crops. As a result, limited information was available on genetics, postharvest handling and utilization studies