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Taro Roots: An Underexploited Root Crop

Nutrients, 2023
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a root crop that remains largely underutilized and undervalued despite its abundance and affordability. In comparison to other root vegetables, such as potatoes, yams, carrots, and cassava, taro stands out as a plentiful and low-cost option.
Md. Jannatul Ferdaus, Ezzine Chukwu-Munsen, Aline Foguel, Roberta Claro da Silva   +3 more
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Adoption of Root and Tuber Technologies Disseminated by the National Root Crops Research Institute in Anambra State

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2016
The study examined the adoption and diffusion of National Root Crops Research Institute disseminated technologies and factors influencing them in Anambra State.
Chika Ezebuiro, Justin Enyinnaya Ewuziem
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Growth of ‘M9’ apple root in five Central Europe replanted soils [PDF]

, 2014
Soil sickness is a widespread problem in replanted apple orchards with a complex symptomatology and etiology influenced by soil and climate conditions. Consequently, a conclusive technical solution is still lacking for intensive apple orchards.
Neri, Davide, Polverigiani, Serena, Kelderer, Markus, Serena Polverigiani, Davide Neri, Markus Kelderer, Kelderer, M.   +6 more
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"GALVANOTROPISM" OF ROOTS [PDF]

Journal of General Physiology, 1927
1. New experiments, made in such a way to eliminate as completely as possible products of polarization and the migration of such products when formed, have shown that the exhibition of galvanotropic curvature in roots is mainly dependent upon such products, since no curvature appears when they are excluded. 2.
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Dear Joe I am here by the fire, just as I ran up from the dance [first line] [PDF]

, 1870
strophicpiano and voice5758Johns Hopkins University, Levy Sheet Music Collection, Box 134, Item 068Words selected and arranged from a Poem in the "Overland Monthly" and set to music by Geo.

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Genotypic Variation in Responses of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) to Drought and Rewatering: Root System Development

Plant Production Science, 2009
Soil moisture condition is a major factor that affects root system development and thus, crop production. This study aimed to evaluate genotypic variations of cassava in root system structures and their responses to different soil moisture conditions by ...
Juvy Oliva Q. Subere, Dioscoro Bolatete, Reynaldo Bergantin, Andreu Pardales, Jedi Jim Belmonte, Algerico Mariscal, Rodrigo Sebidos, Akira Yamauchi   +7 more
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Advanced and Intensified Seawater Flue Gas Desulfurization Processes: Recent Developments and Improvements

Energies, 2020
Seawater flue gas desulfurization (SWFGD) is considered to be a viable solution for coastal and naval applications; however, this process has several drawbacks, including its corrosive absorbent; low vapor loading capacity since the solubility of sulfur ...
Nguyen Van Duc Long, Dong Young Lee, Kim Myung Jin, Kwag Choongyong, Lee Young Mok, Lee Sung Won, Moonyong Lee   +6 more
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Gender-inclusive consumer studies improve cassava breeding in Nigeria

Frontiers in Sociology
Including gender research in cassava breeding makes it easier for farmers to adopt new varieties that meet the specific needs and preferences of both male and female farmers, leading to increased adoption of new varieties, improved productivity, and ...
Tessy Madu, Samuel Onwuka, Solomon Nwafor, Mercy Ejechi, Miriam Ofoeze, Nnaemeka Onyemauwa, Blessing Ukeje, Chinwe Eluagu, Olamide Olaosebikan, Benjamin Okoye   +9 more
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Effect of livingstonepotato (Plectranthus esculenthus N.E.Br) on hyperglycemia, antioxidant activity and lipid metabolism of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

Toxicology Reports, 2014
The effect of livingstone potato (Plectranthus esculenthus N.E.Br) on serum glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL ...
C.O. Eleazu, K.C. Eleazu, S.C. Chukwuma, J. Okoronkwo, C.U. Emelike   +4 more
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Shoot yield drives phosphorus use efficiency in Brassica oleracea and correlates with root architecture traits [PDF]

, 2009
The environmental and financial costs of using inorganic phosphate fertilizers to maintain crop yield and quality are high. Breeding crops that acquire and use phosphorus (P) more efficiently could reduce these costs.
Broadley, Martin R, Mead, Andrew, Bowen, H. C., White, Philip J, Hammond, John, Hammond, J. P., Meacham, Mark C., Greenwood, Duncan J., King, Graham J, Meacham, M. C., Spracklen, W. P., Broadley, Martin R., King, G. J., Hammond, John P., King, Graham J., Meacham, Mark C, Broadley, M. R., Mead, A. (Andrew), Greenwood, Duncan J, Overs, T., Overs, Tracey, White, P. J., King , Graham J., Bowen, Helen C, Greenwood, D. J., Hayden, R., White, Philip J., Hammond, John P, Hayden, Rory M., Spracklen, William P, Hayden, Rory, Mead, A., Bowen, Helen C., Hayden, Rory M, Spracklen, William P.   +34 more
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