Cassava Cultivars Video (VIDEO)

Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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University of Illinois researchers analyzed four cassava cultivars preferred by African farmers and found unimproved varieties photosynthesize better than varieties selected for improved pest and disease resistance. Watch this video to learn more.

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Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency

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