Standard Operating Procedures for harvesting and harvest evaluation in cassava

In cassava breeding, harvesting is carried out to determine the root yield and assess other important traits. It marks the end of the fieldwork for an experimental cassava trial. Cassava field trials should be ready for harvesting 9-12 months after planting. Harvesting is done manually by a team com...

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Autores principales: Akpotuzor, P., Iluebbey, P., Ayankanmi, T., Oke, E., Olaniyo, E., Ogunpaimo, K., Andrew, S.
Formato: Training Material
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174121
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Sumario:In cassava breeding, harvesting is carried out to determine the root yield and assess other important traits. It marks the end of the fieldwork for an experimental cassava trial. Cassava field trials should be ready for harvesting 9-12 months after planting. Harvesting is done manually by a team composed of supervisors, technicians, and daily rated staff.