Yam urban market characteristics and consumer preferences in Bukavu City, eastern D.R. Congo
Demand-led breeding is essential for developing crop varieties that suit market requirements. This study employed surveys targeting both yam (Dioscorea spp.) traders and consumers in Bukavu city, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to assess yam market characteristics and trait preferences....
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| Main Authors: | Jean M. Mondo, Gilbert M. Mugisho, Géant B. Chuma, Paterne A. Agre, Vishnuvardhan R. Banda, Patrick Adebola, Asrat Asfaw |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1553876/full |
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