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New Cassava Species Discovered
Scientists have discovered 11 new varieties of the staple crop
Scientists have discovered 11 new varieties of the staple crop; Transparency International claims corruption among Nigeria's military is weakening the fight against Boko Haram; How are South Africans dealing with a new sugar tax?
(Photo: One of 11 new species of cassava found in Brazil, Manihot debilis. Credit: Royal Kew Gardens.)
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