Tropical root and tuber crops form an important group of food crops for millions of people (about one-fifth of the world population), especially those living in the tropical and sub-tropical zones.
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: History, origin, and geographical distribution of subterranean crops.- Chapter 3:What are the precise aspects of crop management, post-harvest technology, and key points of storage of subterranean crops?.- Chapter 4: A catalogue of field equipment used in the cultivation of subterranean crops.- Chapter 5: Subterranean crops and Starches.- Chapter 6: The role of post-harvest technology and value addition in subterranean crops.- Chapter 7: Global economic potential for value addition in subterranean crops.- Chapter 8: The role of bioprocessing in protein-enriched animal feed.- Chapter 9: Biotechnological potential and interventions in subterranean crops and some thoughts on the future course of research in these crops.
