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    Variation in nutrient and antinutrient contents of tubers from yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) genotypes grown at two locations

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    Date
    2008
    Author
    Akin-Idowu, P.E.
    Odunola, O.A.
    Asiedu, Robert
    Maziya-Dixon, B.
    Uwaifo, A.O.
    Type
    Journal Article
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    Eight genotypes of yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) were planted at locations in two major yam-growing agroecologies of Nigeria (Onne in the humid forest zone and Ibadan in the forest/savannah transition zone) for assessment of the contents of minerals and antinutrients. Significant differences (P<0.05) were observed among the genotypes in tuber contents of Fe, Zn, Ca, Mn, P, Cu and tannin. The levels of Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, K, P and phytate (Phy) were higher (P<0.05) in tubers grown at Ibadan than at Onne. Values for Cu and tannin were similar at the two locations for all genotypes. Significant (P<0.05) genotype x environment interactions were detected for tuber contents of only Zn, Mn and Phy. The ranges of molar ratios Phy:Zn (2.2 - 4.1), Ca:Phy (8.3 - 15.0), and [Ca][Phy]/[Zn] (0.01 - 0.02) suggest that phytate could inhibit bioavailability of calcium but not zinc in foods prepared from yellow yam. The tannin content was not high enough to influence the bioavailability of iron in yam-based foods. The levels of minerals and antinutrients in their tubers, the location and genotype x environment effects, and the potential influences on bioavailability of minerals in yam-based foods would be of interest to yam improvement and public health intervention programmes.
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/2961
    IITA Subjects
    Yam; Plant Production; Plant Health; Plant Diseases; Pests Of Plants; Markets; Plant Genetic Resources; Disease Control; Food Security; Genetic Improvement; Post-Harvesting Technology; Livelihoods; Handling, Transport, Storage And Protection Of Agricultural Products
    Agrovoc Terms
    Minerals; Antinutrients; Genotypes; Genotype X Environment; Molar Ratio; Phytates; Tannin; Dioscorea Cayenensis; Yellow Yam
    Regions
    Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Nigeria
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