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cassava (manihot esculenta), also called manioc , yuca, balinghoy, mogo , mandioca , kamoteng kahoy , and manioc root, a woody shrub of the euphorbiaceae (spurge family) native to south america, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy, tuberous
crops, capable of growing on marginal soils. nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava. cassava root is a good source of carbohydrates, but a poor source of protein. a predominantly cassava root diet can cause protein-energy malnutrition. cassava is classified as sweet or bitter. like other roots...
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