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Diversity, Physicochemical and Technological Characterization of Elite Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars of Bantè, a District of Central Benin
Joint Authors
Loko, Y. L.
Dansi, A.
Sanni, A.
Sanoussi, Abadjayé Faouziath
Ahissou, Hyacinthe
Adjahi, Adidjath Koubourath
Orobiyi, Azize
Agré, Angelot Paterne
Azokpota, Paulin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Cassava is one of the staple food crops contributing significantly to food and nutrition security in Benin.
This study aimed to assess the diversity of the elite cassava cultivars of Bantè district, determine the physicochemical properties of the most preferred ones as well as the sensory attributes of their major derived products (gari and tapioca), and compare them with the farmers’ and processors’ perception on their technological qualities.
The ethnobotanical investigation revealed existence of 40 cultivars including 9 elites that were further classified into three groups based on agronomics and technological and culinary properties.
Clustered together, cultivars Idilèrou, Monlèkangan, and Odohoungbo characterized by low fiber content, high yield of gari and tapioca, and good in-ground postmaturity storage were the most preferred ones.
Their physicochemical analysis revealed good rate of dry matters (39.8% to 41.13%), starch (24.47% to 25.5%) and total sugars (39.46% to 41.13%), low fiber (0.80% to 1.02%), and cyanide (50 mg/kg) contents.
The sensory analysis of their gari and tapioca revealed very well appreciated (taste, color, and texture) products by the consumers.
The confirmation by scientific analysis of the farmers’ perception on qualities of the most preferred cultivars indicated that they have good knowledge of their materials.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sanoussi, Abadjayé Faouziath& Loko, Y. L.& Ahissou, Hyacinthe& Adjahi, Adidjath Koubourath& Orobiyi, Azize& Agré, Angelot Paterne…[et al.]. 2015. Diversity, Physicochemical and Technological Characterization of Elite Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars of Bantè, a District of Central Benin. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078972
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sanoussi, Abadjayé Faouziath…[et al.]. Diversity, Physicochemical and Technological Characterization of Elite Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars of Bantè, a District of Central Benin. The Scientific World Journal No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078972
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sanoussi, Abadjayé Faouziath& Loko, Y. L.& Ahissou, Hyacinthe& Adjahi, Adidjath Koubourath& Orobiyi, Azize& Agré, Angelot Paterne…[et al.]. Diversity, Physicochemical and Technological Characterization of Elite Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Cultivars of Bantè, a District of Central Benin. The Scientific World Journal. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078972
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1078972