A reliable means to induce sprouting in dormant seed tubers of yams (Dioscorea species) is required to enhance flexibility in planting date and rate of propagation of the crop. Experiments were conducted to assess the potential of two gibberellin inhibitors, Uniconazole-P and Prohexadione-calcium...
Shiwachi, H.
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Ayankanmi, T.G.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Onjo, M.
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[Induction of sprouting in dormant yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers with inhibitors of gibberellins]
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Induction of sprouting in dormant yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers with inhibitors of gibberellins
Treatment with indolebutyric acid (IBA) significantly increased the number of roots produced by vine cuttings of ten Dioscorea rotundata cultivars. Some cultivars could be propagated by layering, especially with IBA treatment, but layering does not appear to be feasible for use on farms.
Acha, I.A.
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Shiwachi, H.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Akoroda, M.O.
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[Effect of auxins on root development in yam (Dioscorea rotundata) vine]
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Effect of auxins on root development in yam (Dioscorea rotundata) vine
The effects of boiling on the microstructure of yams and their association with the textural quality of “boiled yam,” arguably the most common food product from yams, were studied using six varieties with variable cooking qualities from each of the two species, Dioscorea alata L. and D. rotundata...
Otegbayo, B.
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Aina, J.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Bokanga, M.
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[Microstructure of boiled yam (Dioscorea spp.) and its implication for assessment of textural quality]
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Microstructure of boiled yam (Dioscorea spp.) and its implication for assessment of textural quality
A better knowledge of traditional cultivars is a prerequisite to overcoming the various constraints of yam production in Benin. Using IPGRI's descriptors, 560 accessions of cultivated yams (D. cayenensis Lam./D. rotundata Poir. complex) collected throughout Benin, were characterised. Ninety morph...
Dansi, A.
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Mignouna, H.D.
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Zoundjihékpon, J.
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Sangare, A.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Quin, F.M.
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[Morphological diversity, cultivar groups and possible descent in the cultivated yams (Dioscorea cayenensis/D. rotundata) complex in Benin Republic]
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Morphological diversity, cultivar groups and possible descent in the cultivated yams (Dioscorea cayenensis/D. rotundata) complex in Benin Republic
Based upon IBPGR (IPGRI) morphologic descriptors, 560 accessions of Benin Republic's cultivated yams (Dioscorea ccayenensis/Dioscorea rotundata complex were morphologically characterized. Ninety morphotypes were identified and accessions were classified into 26 varietal groups according to their ...
The Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) project was initiated to assess and understand the yam-based systems in order to identify the opportunities of interventions that could potentially help to increase productivity in the region. The project consists of two ph...
Mignouna, Djana B.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Alene, A.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Manyong, Victor M.
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[Characterization of yam-growing households in the project areas of Nigeria]
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Characterization of yam-growing households in the project areas of Nigeria
Yield decline in yam may not only be due to soil nutrient depletion but also to the activity of soilmicroflora. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis helps in plant nutrition but may be affected bythe application of fertilizer. The effects of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertil...
Dare, M.O.
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Fagbola, O.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Evaluation of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes for Arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization, leaf nutrient concentrations and tuber yield under NPK fertilizer application]
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Evaluation of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) genotypes for Arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization, leaf nutrient concentrations and tuber yield under NPK fertilizer application
Maroya, N.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Kumar, P.L.
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López Montes, A.
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Orchard, L.
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Ndiame, F.
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[Project description: Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa]
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Project description: Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa
Balogun, M.
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Maroya, N.
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Asiedu, Robert
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[Seed yam production in an aeroponics system: a novel technology]
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Seed yam production in an aeroponics system: a novel technology
This study investigated pasting and sensory characteristics of Dioscorea?alata, an underutilized yam species, to ascertain its suitability for amala (a pasty yam product) in comparison with D.?rotundata. Pasting was determined by Rapid Visco-Analyser and the amala was prepared from parboiled and ...
Wireko-Manu, F.D.
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Ellis, W.
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Oduro, I.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
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[Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics]
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Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics