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Yam (Dioscoreaspp.) is a tuberous staple foodcrop of major importance in the sub-Saharan savannas ofWest Africa. Optimal yields commonly are obtained only inthe first year following slash-and-burn in the shifting cul-tivation systems. It appears that the yield decline in sub-sequent years is not ...


Tchabi, A.Burger, S.Coyne, D.L.Hountondji, F.C.C.Lawouin, L.Wiemken, A.Oehl, F.[Promiscuous arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis of yam (Dioscorea spp.), a key staple crop in West Africa]Promiscuous arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis of yam (Dioscorea spp.), a key staple crop in West Africa

The genus Dioscorea is considered to be one of the most difficult groups for cyto-taxonomic studies because of the large number and small size of the chromosomes. The objective of the present study was to develop an efficient method of chromosome observation by identifying the optimum time for co...


Babil, P.K.Kikuno, H.Shiwachi, H.Toyohara, H.Fujigaki, J.Fujimaki, H.Asiedu, Robert[Optimum time for collection of root samples for chromosome observation in yams (Dioscorea spp.)]Optimum time for collection of root samples for chromosome observation in yams (Dioscorea spp.)
Crouch, J.H.Tenkouano, A.[DNA markerassisted improvement of the staple crops of subSaharan Africa: proceedings of the workshop on DNA markers at IITA held by the Crop Improvement Division, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996]DNA markerassisted improvement of the staple crops of subSaharan Africa: proceedings of the workshop on DNA markers at IITA held by the Crop Improvement Division, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21-22 August 1996
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture[IITA-JIC-NRI Gatsby-funded biotechnology projects: extended abstracts]IITA-JIC-NRI Gatsby-funded biotechnology projects: extended abstracts

The response of yam (Dioscorea) cultivars to artificial and natural infections with minisett rot pathogens was investigated. None of the 20 yam cultivars were resistant to Sclerotium rolfsii [Corticium rolfsii] or Trichoderma longibrachyatum. Cultivars TDa 84/093, 85/236, 85/257, TDr 608, 745, 81...


Osai, E.O.Ikotun, T.Asiedu, RobertHahn, S.K.[Susceptibility of yam cultivars to minisett rot pathogens]Susceptibility of yam cultivars to minisett rot pathogens
Autor: Ng, S.Y.C.

The international distribution of vegetative plant parts is restricted by the risks of introducing diseases and pests to non-infected areas. Methods used at IITA to produce and distribute virus-free yams to requesting national programs and collaborators are described. The selected yam clones are ...


Ng, S.Y.C.[Production and distribution of virusfree yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.)]Production and distribution of virusfree yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.)

A discussion is given of control of weeds of root and tuber crops, such as cassava, sweet potatoes, yams and cocoyams [Colocasia esculenta], as part of an integrated pest management programme.


Akobundu, I.O.[The role of weed control in integrated pest management for tropical root and tuber crops]The role of weed control in integrated pest management for tropical root and tuber crops

Stored yam chips are attacked by Dinoderus porcellus Lesne, which can cause significant losses. The predator Alloeocranum biannulipes Montr. and Sign. is a potential biological control agent of D. porcellus. The biology, predation and mating behaviour of A. biannulipes were investigated under lab...


Loko, Y.L.E.Gavoedo, D.M.Toffa, J.Orobiyi, A.Thomas-Odjo, A.A.Tamò, M.[Life table of the predator Alloeocranum biannulipes Montrouzier and Signoret (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and a test of its ability to suppress populations of Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored yam chips]Life table of the predator Alloeocranum biannulipes Montrouzier and Signoret (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and a test of its ability to suppress populations of Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored yam chips

Testing of foods made from yam to access the quality. YIIFSWA-II showcases High Ratio Propagation Technologies and demonstrates large scale production of early generation seed yam at the project's open day in 2018.


International Institute of Tropical Agriculture[YIIFSWA II OPENDAY - Food Testing]YIIFSWA II OPENDAY - Food Testing

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