ABSTRACT Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major tropical crop. Regarded as an
orphan crop a few decades ago, it now receives considerable attention from governments …

Background Starch is the most important carbohydrate source of plant species. Both
amylose and amylopectin are components of starch whose content and structures contribute …

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a clonally propagated staple food crop in the tropics.
Genomic selection (GS) has been implemented at three breeding institutions in Africa to …

The present study was conducted to study the genetic architecture of grain micronutrients
(Zn, Fe and β-carotene contents), grain protein content and four yield traits in a spring wheat …

Abstract Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important security crop that faces severe
yield loses due to cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Motivated by the slow progress of …

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the most important starchy root crops in the tropics
due to its adaptation to marginal environments. Genetic progress in this clonally propagated …

Cassava is a starchy root crop cultivated in the tropics for fresh consumption and commercial
processing. Primary selection objectives in cassava breeding include dry matter content and …

Plant quality trait improvement has become a global necessity due to the world
overpopulation. In particular, producing crop species with enhanced nutrients and health …

Humans are highly dependent on plants to reach their dietary requirements, as plant
products contribute both to energy and essential nutrients. For many decades, plant …

Key message We demystify recent advances in genome assemblies for the heterozygous
staple crop cassava (Manihot esculenta), and highlight key cassava genomic resources …