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Search for scutellonema bradys resistance in yams (dioscorea spp.) [PDF]

, 2008
A study to examine variability in susceptibility of yams to Scutellonema bradys and to identify possible sources of resistance in Ghanaian yam germplasm (Dioscorea spp.) for use in yam improvement programmes, particularly, in West Africa was undertaken ...
R A Plowright, R Asiedu, C K Kwoseh, Kwoseh, C K, Plowright, R A, Asiedu, R, J Bridge, Bridge, J   +7 more
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Four non-starch polysaccharides isolated from Chinese yams exhibit varied immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects in zebrafish and mice

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
The growth conditions and varieties of Chinese yam significantly affect the monosaccharide composition in non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs). Studying the extraction efficiency and biological functions of NSPs in different yam varieties is important. This
Shengci Fan, Liandong Hu, Xiaomin Wang, Qing Xia, Kechun Liu, Lizhen Wang   +5 more
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Increased utilitarian value of invasive species in regions with long invasion history may limit public engagement for invasion control

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Positive perceptions of invasive species can hinder effective management, especially if management efforts that are rooted in scientific theories are misaligned with local ecological knowledge. We documented local ecological knowledge about land invasibility as predicted by invasion biology theories. Participants with greater local ecological knowledge
Laurel Mael Philpott, Orou G. Gaoue
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De l’igname au manioc dans le golfe de Guinée : traite des esclaves et alimentation au royaume du Danhomè (XVIIe-XIXe siècle)

Afriques, 2014
Before the introduction to the ancient Slave Coast of several plants with American origins, the diet was based on the consumption of cereals and tubers, namely millet, sorghum, rice and yams.
Dominique Juhé-Beaulaton
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Plant‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Biogenesis, Function, and Application in Cancer Immunotherapy

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
This illustration shows the biogenesis pathways of edible and medicinal plant‐derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) and their therapeutic effects following uptake in the human body, highlighting their potential for application in cancer immunotherapy. ABSTRACT Plant‐derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are nanoscale, lipid bilayer‐enclosed vesicles ...
Guosheng Li, Mengyu Li, Shujing Liu, Yuan Wei, Chen Wang   +4 more
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Sweet food prepared from yams

, 2007
Some text in EnglishThe project addressed soil degradation due to emphasis on cash crops, and promoted organic agriculture methods towards soil rehabilitation. Different types of yams were identified and shared among farmers. The booklet provides recipes
Kumari, Sandhya
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Comparaison des trajectoires d'innovation pour la sécurisation alimentaire des pays du Sud

Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2015
Comparison of innovation paths for food security in countries of the South. Description of the subject. The evolution of the concept of food security and of food securization emphasizes the multi-dimensionality of food challenges (quantity, quality ...
Temple, L., Touzard, JM., Kwa, M., Boyer, J., Requier-Desjardins, D.   +4 more
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Chitosan–ozone coating for effective control of Penicillium growth and enhanced preservation of Ruichang yam

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Ruichang yams are highly susceptible to postharvest respiration and decay owing to their brittle nature and vulnerability to fungal infections. This study examines the effectiveness of a chitosan coating containing aqueous ozone solution (CCCAO) in ...
Chao Sun, Yaping Lei, Liangjian Li, Jun Li, Xiaolong Gu, Jianhui Xiao   +5 more
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Robotics for Crop Pollination: Recent Advances and Future Direction

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is great interest in alternative pollination strategies for crop production in the face of climate change and perennial threats to the traditional pollination mechanisms. This review explores the potential of robotic pollination as a promising solution to these challenges affecting crop fertilization, agricultural sustainability, and ...
Ranjan Sapkota, Matthew D. Whiting, Dawood Ahmed, Manoj Karkee   +3 more
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Rice vs. Yams [PDF]

, 1951
This short article cites that yams, or sweet potatoes, could be a solution to Japan's shortfall in producing al of it's own food.

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