Attribute | Response by farmers |
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Symptoms of PPD | Roots change colour to brown or blue black and becomes dry, hard and dark |
Number of days for cassava roots to deteriorate after harvest | 3 days |
Causes of PPD | Air, mechanical injuries, sunlight and heat |
Methods for cassava root storage | In water or polythene bags, sacks, pits, under shade |
Availability of PPD-tolerant cultivars | No PPD-tolerant cassava cultivars available |