Assertion: cassava's root | /r/HasProperty | bulky and highly perishable
Facets:
value: because of its high water content
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Because of its high water content, the root is bulky and highly perishable, so processing should be carried out within 48 hours of harvest.
text: Its roots are bulky and highly perishable and therefore must be processed into storable form soon after harvest.