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GINGER (Zingiber officinale)

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Nigeria is currently one of the main producers of ginger in the world and the major producers in Africa. With its annual world production surpassing 1.5 million tons and because of the several forms in which it’s traded, Ginger is now one of the most important trade commodities in the world. Its medicinal, culinary and cosmetic uses cannot be overemphasized.

YAM TUBERS (Dioscorea spp.)

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In West Africa yams are one of the most highly regarded food products and are closely integrated into the social, cultural, economic and religious aspects of life. The ritual, ceremony and superstition often surrounding yam cultivation and utilization is a strong indication of its extensive usage. The main producers being; Nigeria, the world's largest yam producer with 71% of world production .

SOY BEANS (Glycine max)

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     SOY BEANS ( Glycine max ) is a leguminous vegetable of the pea family that grows in tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. The crop can be successfully grown in many states in Nigeria using low agricultural input. Soybean cultivation in Nigeria has expanded as a result of its nutritive and economic importance and diverse domestic usage.