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PINEAPPLE

HISTORY The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible fruit and is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceous. The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has…
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THE DELIGHT IN CASSAVA FARMING

Farming in the days of old has been a scarce venture to experience the involvement Farming in the days of old has been a scarce venture to experience the involvement of the mass, but with the increasing rise of
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COCOYAM

The term Cocoyam refers to a variety of tropical root and vegetable crops of the Arum family (also known as Aroids and by the family name Araceae). Cocoyams are herbaceous perennial plants of the Araceae family that are farmed largely for…
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MAIZE

Maize, also called corn, is a domesticated cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) that originates in the Americas and is one of the most widely consumed food crops in the world.
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POTATOES UNTOLD

Potatoes have been widely consumed by humans globally and are available all year long. In this article, the amazing facts and benefits about the food staple potato that has been overlooked by its consumers will be examined.OriginPotatoes…
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Sisal

Sisal, (Agave sisalana), a plant of the family Asparagaceae and its fibre, the most important of the leaf fibre group. The plant is native to Central America, where its fibre has been used since pre-Columbian times. Commercial interest in…
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Tomatoes

Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum), is a flowering plant of the nightshade family cultivated for its edible fruits. Regarded as a vegetable by nutritionists, tomatoes are a good source of phytochemical lycopene and vitamin C. They are commonly…
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Rubber Tree

Rubber trees were first discovered by the Olmec, Mayans, and the Aztecs. The tree is also known as the "Para Rubber Tree" or the "Sharinga Tree". Rubber trees are found in low- altitudes in wetlands, riparian zones, and forest gaps. They…
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