Expected yield and economic improvements of a yam seed system in West Africa using agro‐physiological modelling
Denis Cornet,
Jorge Sierra,
Régis Tournebize
et al.
Abstract:Societal Impact StatementYam is a major tropical root crop and a staple food for millions of people in West Africa. The model used in this study shows that promoting the use of improved seed tubers would help increase yields and profitability for farmers. This could lead to improved food security, increased income and higher standards of living. Additionally, the model serves as a useful decision‐support tool for farmers and technicians to choose, depending on the species, the optimum seed‐tuber weight and pla… Show more
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