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Plantain productivity: Insights from Cameroonian cropping systems

, 2019
Understanding the components of plantain productivity is important for contributing to the food security challenge in West and Central Africa. The purpose of this study was to assess how production system and cropping system characteristics affect ...
Cilas, Christian, Lescot, Thierry, Keng, Michel Ndoumbe, Depigny, Sylvain, Wils, Elodie Delrieu, Ndoumbè Nkeng, Michel, Jagoret, Patrick, Delrieu Wils, Elodie, Tixier, Philippe   +8 more
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Food quality profile of fermented cassava dough: A tool for the value chain upgrading

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Agbelima is a fermented cassava mash, which is then cooked into dough. The key quality attributes are color, odor, stretchability, and sour taste. To succeed in upgrading agbelima value chain, there is a need to determine the instrumental parameters that predict the quality of consumer‐preferred attributes of the final product. This
Lionnel Arnaud Chabi China, Laurent Adinsi, Sègla Wilfrid Padonou, Marcel Houngbedji, Ariane Awolo, Maora Gayet, Francis Hotegni, Flora Josiane Chadare, Noël Akissoé   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of Value addition to Plantain among small-scale Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences
Value addition has been reported as a panacea for poverty among small-scale farmers. However, the factors that determine its use among plantain farmers are unclear.
Abraham Falola, Mobololaji Omolabake Musa, Ridwan Mukaila, Adetunji Olanrewaju, Taiye Hassanah Subair   +4 more
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Evaluation of Nutrient Content of Plantain-Lima Bean Momo Using Multivariance Analysis Approach

Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2022
Dietary diversification necessitates the development of nutrient-rich and healthy food products from indigenous and resilient crops for sustainable food and nutrition security in Nigeria.
Elizabeth Oluremi Farinde
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Nutritional and sensory characteristics of local and hybrid East African Highland cooking bananas: Implications for breeding programs

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Bananas (Musa species) are an important staple food and cash crop in many parts of the world. The East African Highland cooking bananas form the backbone of food security for millions of Ugandans. The demand for high quality cooking bananas is thus closely linked to their sensory characteristics (which drive consumer preference) and
Willy Nelson Kisenyi, Pricilla Marimo, Moses Matovu, Kephas Nowakunda, Ediriisa Mugampoza, Samuel Gafuma, Timothy Omara, Ivan Kiganda   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

TAC Panel on Banana and Plantain Research: Report [PDF]

, 1990
Report of the TAC Panel on Banana and Plantain Research, part of the process of considering CGIAR support for research on bananas and plantains. It was one of seven such panels created as part of the TAC assessment of non associated centers for support ...
CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee Panel on Banana and Plantain Research
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MODELLING HOUSEHOLD DEMAND FOR PLANTAIN IN URBAN COMMUNITIES, OYO STATE

AGRISE
The study was conducted to determine household demand for plantain in urban communities of Oyo State, Nigeria. The objectives analyzed the nature of demand for plantain as a consumer good, determined the relationship between plantain and other staples ...
Olabisi Damilola Omodara, Akinsola Temitope Oyebanji, Tijesunimi Oluwapelumi Olakojo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The importance of wild meat and freshwater fish for children's nutritional intake in the Congo Basin

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat and freshwater fish are widely consumed in the Congo Basin, but in some areas, they are at risk of disappearing due to unsustainable hunting and fishing and changes in their habitat. Wild meat is also at risk of being eliminated from local diets due to potential policy changes such as wild meat bans.
Amy Ickowitz, Muhammad Faisal Pratama, Mahdiyatur Rahmah, Caleb Yengo Tata, Erasmus Nchuaji Tang, Judith Laure Ngondi, Victor Buhendwa Mirindi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of wild meat and other protein consumption in the periphery of Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons, Mattia Bessone, Josué Ausse Baraka, Josué Engombe Botomia, Espérance Miezi, Bénédicte Nsilu, Jonathan Nkamisha Mukole, Michel Opelele Omeno, Jean Semeki Ngabinzeke, Barbara Fruth   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustained diuretic effect of plantain when ingested by sheep [PDF]

, 2016
Narrow-leaved plantain (Plantago lanceloata L.) was investigated for its potential to act as a diuretic in sheep.For seven days, two groups of sheep (n=8) were provided with either ryegrass or plantain diets that had similar water content. Dry matter in
O'Connell, CA, Judson, HG, Barrell, GK
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