Production of yams: present role and future prospect

Yam is an important food crop, especially in the ‘yam zone' of West Africa. Total world production is about 20-25 million ton per annum, some 70 per cent of it grown in Nigeria. Although regarded mainly as a source of carbohydrate, some species are nearly as rich in protein as rice or maize.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hahn, S.K., Osiru, D., Otoo, J., Akoroda, M.O.
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1995
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97242
Descripción
Sumario:Yam is an important food crop, especially in the ‘yam zone' of West Africa. Total world production is about 20-25 million ton per annum, some 70 per cent of it grown in Nigeria. Although regarded mainly as a source of carbohydrate, some species are nearly as rich in protein as rice or maize.