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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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Thu 18 May 2017 19:06GMT
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