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Towards a better characterization of endogenous badnavirus sequences of yams (Dioscorea spp.) [PDF]

, 2013
Yams, and more generallytubers, are very important crops for food security in tropical and subtropical countries.They are propagated vegetativelytherefore they accumulate viruses over long periods of time.
Filloux, Denis, Iskra Caruana, Marie-Line, Laboureau, Nathalie, Muller, Emmanuelle, Pavis, Claudie, Roumagnac, Philippe, Teycheney, Pierre-Yves, Umber, Marie   +7 more
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Potential impacts of sales practices on the postharvest quality of yams in Burkina Faso

Italian Journal of Food Safety
Yams are a major staple food in Burkina Faso, consumed both raw and processed. This study investigated yam marketing practices and the socio-demographic and socio-economic profiles of sellers in the markets in Burkina Faso.
Ouryagala Dominique Sanou, Idrissa Ouédraogo, Ramata Tou, Balamoussa Santara, Kiessoun Konaté, Lassina Ouattara   +5 more
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HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION OF YAMS PRODUCED IN BENUE STATE

International Studies Journal, 2023
Yam production play a vital role in the socio-economical scene of Benue State. This study seeks to determine the concentration of heavy metal in Yam tubers produced in Benue State.
H. A. Owoicho, F.J. Ikpa, C.C. Iheukwumere, R. A. I. Ega   +3 more
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Feed frequency and sensory evaluation of yams

Agro@mbiente On-line, 2019
Several studies have highlighted the variations in consumption habits, compared to the perspectives on food, social class and lifestyles of society. Among the different food groups, underground vegetables are of great importance in human nutrition as one
Francisco Ivo dos Santos Aguiar, Francisco Gilvan Borges Ferreira Freitas Júnior, Raiane de Sousa Andrade, Edmilson Igor Bernado Almeida   +3 more
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Participatory assessment of local yam cultivars (Dioscorea cayenensis and D. rotundata) in Benin [PDF]

, 2006
Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir. and Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.) is a na­tive, old and traditional crop of West Africa. A long history of cultivation combined with high genetic diversity has led to important indigenous knowl­edge that needs to be ...
Dansi, Alexandre, Vernier, Philippe
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Assessment and characterization of the genetic diversity of viruses infecting cultivated yams (Dioscorea spp.) in Haïti [PDF]

, 2013
Several viral species are known to infect yams (Dioscorea spp.) and to generate important yield losses on this vegetative propagated crop. Within the framework of the DEVAG project (Caribbean network for the development of agroecological horticultural ...
Filloux, Denis, Galzi, Serge, Prophète, P., Roumagnac, Philippe, Scutt, Ricot   +4 more
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Comparative Assessment of Nutritional, Antioxidant and Phytochemical Properties of Wild Yams (Dioscorea spp.) Accessions in Peninsular Malaysia

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry
Yams (Dioscorea spp.) are one of the important tuber crops for sustainability and food security in the world. However, Dioscorea spp. is considered an underutilized crop and is not heavily consumed, especially by local people in Malaysia, due to its ...
Mohd Zulkhairi Azid, Mohd Norfaizal Ghazalli, Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Kadir, Siti Aisyah Mohd Noor, Saidatul Aqilah Mohamad Yusof, Nur Daliana Yusof, Mohammad Raiehan Prayoga, Salmaniza Salleh   +7 more
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Pertumbuhan Dan Hasil Dua Jenis Tanaman Ubi Banggai (Dioscorea Spp) Pada Jarak Tanam Yang Berbeda [PDF]

, 2016
This study aimed to determine the growth and yield of two cultivars of Banggai (Dioscoreaspp) Yams at different planting space. This study used a Two Factorial Randomized Completely Block Design (RCB). The first factor was planting space (J) i.e.
Indrianto Kadekoh,Nirwan Sahiri, Muh Sultan
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PERILAKU KONSUMSI PANGAN SUMBER KARBOHIDRAT RUMAHTANGGA PETANI KELAPA SAWIT DI KECAMATAN KANDIS KABUPATEN SIAK

Jurnal Ilmiah Pertanian, 2016
This research generally aims to analyze the behavior of food consumption source of carbohydrate, specifically, this study aims to analyze the dominant factor and analyze the response of food consumption expenditure dominant source of carbohydrate for ...
Heriyanto Heriyanto
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High temperature, flexible, fiber-preform seal [PDF]

, 1992
A seal is mounted in a rectangular groove in a movable structural panel. The seal comprises a fiber preform constructed of multiple layers of fiber having a uniaxial core. Helical fibers are wound over the core.
Steinetz, Bruce M., Strocky, Paul J.
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