Cassava is one of the most important upland crops in Myanmar especially in the Ayeyarwady region. The crop has been both a mechanism for livelihood improvement at the household level, and a key contributor to the regional economy. Beyond the food and feed value, cassava is also important for a range of industrial purposes when it is converted into modified starch, sweeteners and ethanol, etc. As a result, cassava is in high demand locally and for potential export - especially to China, Thailand and Bangladesh.