Climate affects the development of cassava in Rio Grande do Sul **Note:** If there are additional sentences or details in the original text, please provide them so I can complete the translation accurately.

The cassava crop remains in the vegetative development phase in Rio Grande do Sul, with performance below that observed in previous years. The assessment is contained in the Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (25) by Emater/RS-Ascar. According to the survey, in the administrative region of Soledade, the phenological development of cassava is reduced, a situation mainly attributed to the climatic conditions recorded throughout the period. According to Emater/RS-Ascar, the behavior of the crop reflects "the climatic conditions, especially lower temperatures at night," which may have limited the growth of the plants. ...