An estimated 218 million Africans suffer from chronic hunger and malnutrition. Promoting orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties that are early maturing, high yielding, drought-tolerant and high in beta-carotene can contribute to increased dietary diversity, food security and household income in Africa.
Authors: Soniia David, Julia Tagwireyi, Adiel Mbabu, Soniia David, Julia Tagwireyi, Adiel Mbabu
Contributors: Administrator, Administrator
Subjects: Nutrition
Publisher: CIP and HKI
Publication Date: February2014
Keywords: Nutrition Security in Africa, OFSP, Orange fleshed sweetpotato