Root and tuber crops in the Caribbean

The importance and production of root crops in 17 Caribbean countries are analyzed. Statistical data on the production and per capita production of the following root crops are given: yam, cassava, sweet potato, taro, cocoyam, and potato. Cassava is the major root crop grown (734,000 t in 1982-83),...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Ferguson, T.U.
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	Inglés
Published:	International Center for Tropical Agriculture 1986
Subjects:	manihot esculenta production statistical data marketing trade research development starch crops producción datos estadísticos mercadeo comercio investigación
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82285