Introductory Chapter: Cassava as a Staple Food | IntechOpen
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has been used as a staple food of many nations. It is also known as manioc, yucca and tapioca. Its origins lie in Latin America, where it was discovered by the indigenous Indian population more than 4000 years ago [1]. After its discovery by the European traders ...