Identification and quantification of major carotenoids of deep yellow-fleshed yam (tropical Dioscorea dumetorum

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is prevalent in most developing countries. Increasing provitamin A carotenoid content in staple crops such as yam, maize and cassava can minimize this deficiency. Yam (Dioscorea species) is a major staple food in many tropical and subtropical countries. Despite its wide co...

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Main Authors: Ferede, R., Maziya-Dixon, B.B., Alamu, O.E., Asiedu, Robert
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89077

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