Abstract:
Research began in the 60's - malnutrition
Important source of protein (45% intake)
and calories (25% intake)
Also important sources of vitamin B
complex, iron, zinc, folic acids and clriplex
carbohydrates
500,000 — 600,000 ha grown annually
Yield up to 300,000 — 400,000 MT
Yield at farm level — 700 kg/ha (local
cultivars) compared to improved varieties —
over 1.5 tons/ha