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    Carotenoids content of yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes grown in four agroecological zones in Nigeria and their Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE)

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    Date
    2015-03-30
    Author
    Maziya-Dixon, B.B.
    Dixon, Alfred G.O.
    Type
    Journal Article
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious and widespread public health problem in developing countries. Therefore, it is essential to identify and improve provitamin A content of staple food crops that may be promoted for health improvements. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important food crop in the tropics. Twenty-two yellow-fleshed and three white-fleshed cassava genotypes were grown in a randomized complete block design with two replications at five locations representing the major cassava-growing agro-ecological zones in Nigeria. The objective was to determine the quantity and quality of carotenoids in cassava storage roots. The varieties were harvested at 12 months after planting and analyzed for moisture content using a standard oven method and carotenoid content using HPLC. Results obtained indicate trans β-carotene was the major component of total carotenoids in cassava (53.5%), followed by α-carotene and 9-cis β-carotene (both at 19.3%). Other components were 15-cis β-carotene (14.9%), zeaxanthin (3.1%), α-cryptoxanthin (2.7%), 13-cis β-carotene (2.4%), and lutein (0.4%). The results revealed that 90% of the carotenoids in cassava is β-carotene. The mean Retinol Activity Equivalent for the genotypes across locations was 0.40, and the genotype TMS 01/1371 had Retinol Activity Equivalent of 0.63. The results from this study provide information that may be used in breeding programs to further enhance the carotenoid content of cassava storage roots.
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/714
    IITA Subjects
    Cassava; Research Method
    Agrovoc Terms
    Cartenoids; Cassava
    Regions
    Africa South Of Sahara
    Countries
    Nigeria
    Journals
    Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment.
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