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Edwin M. Igbokwe

Between conservation and production: traditional ware yam cultivation in Igbo-Etiti, Nigeria


Map of Igbo-Etiti, Southeastern Nigeria.


Foto 1 The trench type of pitting and manuring method of Yam cultivation. Photo: E.M.Igbokwe


Foto 2 Planting pits being dug;at the background are older pits which have being filled,planted with ‘seed yams ’ and staked.. Photo: Currency Agency


Foto 3 Harvesting yam tubens from planting pits at Aku,Igbo Etiti, Enugu State, Nigeria.


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