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Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a tuberous plant from the Euphorbiaceae family, rich in starch. Its native homeland is the western-central regions of South America, and it is believed to have been domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago. This plant, which thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, serves as a staple food for millions of people worldwide. Today, cassava is primarily cultivated in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and is regarded as a “food security crop” due to its high