Type: Chapter
Federal University of Santa Caterina
University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil
University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil
University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil
Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil
Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil
1 Introduction 2 Overview of cassava growth and development 3 Leaf development, canopy formation and photosynthesis 4 Root development 5 Carbon partitioning in cassava 6 Cassava response to environmental conditions: solar radiation and temperature 7 Cassava response to environmental conditions: water availability 8 Cassava response to environmental conditions: salinity, atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases 9 Post-harvest physiological deterioration 10 Summary and future trends 11 Where to look for further information 12 References