From landraces to modern cultivars: field observations on taro Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott in sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10722-018-0651-4
Abstract: Until recently, taro Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott, was considered a neglected food crop due to its low palatability and inferior value compared to other root crops such as cassava, potatoes and yams. Under the impulse… read more here.
Keywords: taro colocasia; landraces modern; esculenta schott; colocasia esculenta ... See more keywords
Production, physicochemical and sensory characterization of cocoyam mixed flours and pastes (achu)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11694-018-9738-z
Abstract: Colocasia esculenta L. Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolium L. Schott are two tropical tubers species commonly referred as cocoyams. Colocasia esculenta tuber is usually used for the preparation of achu (smooth paste food), but not always… read more here.
Keywords: colocasia esculenta; physicochemical sensory; xanthosoma sagittifolium; cocoyam ... See more keywords
Nutritional, phytochemical composition and potential health benefits of taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) leaves: A review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132406
Abstract: Colocasia esculenta(L) or taro is a tropical crop largely produced for its tubers (corms) while leaves and stems remain underutilized and untapped by-products with promising potential applications.Colocasialeaves are low in calories, rich in proteins, dietary… read more here.
Keywords: colocasia; colocasia esculenta; nutritional phytochemical; health benefits ... See more keywords
Development of gluten free breads from Colocasia esculenta flour blended with hydrocolloids and enzymes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105243
Abstract: Abstract Colocasia esculenta, belonging to the Araceae family, represents an attractive alternative as gluten-free (GF) main ingredient owing its healthy pattern. The aim was to explore the GF breadmaking potential of Colocasia spp. cormels flour,… read more here.
Keywords: colocasia esculenta; blended hydrocolloids; spp cormels; gluten free ... See more keywords
Taro starch (Colocasia esculenta) and citric acid modified taro starch as tablet disintegrating agents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.06.086
Abstract: The objective of the present work is to study the physicochemical and functional properties of taro starch (Colocasia esculenta) and to further modify the starch by treating with citric acid to obtain a novel functional… read more here.
Keywords: citric acid; taro starch; colocasia esculenta; modified taro ... See more keywords
First report of dasheen mosaic virus infecting taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Louisiana.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-04-21-0854-pdn
Abstract: Taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott], also called dasheen or malanga is an important staple crop in many tropical and subtropical countries (Chaïr et al. 2016). In October 2020, taro plants showing foliar symptoms consisting of… read more here.
Keywords: colocasia esculenta; dsmv; pcr; taro ... See more keywords
Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours with potential application in the preparation of both gluten-free and high protein foods.
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.130394.1
Abstract: Background: Interest in alternative sources of tubers and legumes has increased in recent years because of the constant search for raw materials that provide bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential benefits for consumers. The functionality of… read more here.
Keywords: inchi plukenetia; taro colocasia; sacha inchi; plukenetia volubilis ... See more keywords
Molecular Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in an Agroforestry System Reveals the Predominance of Funneliformis spp. Associated with Colocasia esculenta and Pterocarpus officinalis Adult Trees and Seedlings
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01426
Abstract: Pterocarpus officinalis (Jacq.) is a leguminous forestry tree species endemic to Caribbean swamp forests. In Guadeloupe, smallholder farmers traditionally cultivate flooded taro (Colocasia esculenta) cultures under the canopy of P. officinalis stands. The role of… read more here.
Keywords: colocasia esculenta; mycorrhizal fungi; esculenta; pterocarpus officinalis ... See more keywords
NIRS Estimation of Drought Stress on Chemical Quality Constituents of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Flours
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DOI: 10.3390/app10238724
Abstract: Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) are important food crops worldwide, whose productivity is threatened by climatic constraints, namely drought. Data calibration, validation, and model development of high-precision near-infrared… read more here.
Keywords: quality; sweet potato; colocasia esculenta; taro colocasia ... See more keywords
Effects of Salinity on the Growth and Nutrition of Taro (Colocasia esculenta): Implications for Food Security
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DOI: 10.3390/plants10112319
Abstract: Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is a staple food crop in the Asia-Pacific region in areas where rising sea levels are threatening agricultural production. However, little is known about its response to salinity. In this… read more here.
Keywords: colocasia esculenta; taro colocasia; effects salinity; taro ... See more keywords
Synthesis of silver nanoparticle with Colocasia esculenta (L.) stem and its larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp
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DOI: 10.4103/2221-1691.271724
Abstract: Objective: To synthesize silver nanoparticles with Colocasia esculenta as a reducing agent and to evaluate their effect against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp. Methods: The aqueous extract of Colocasia esculenta stem was used for nanosynthesis.… read more here.
Keywords: silver nanoparticles; colocasia esculenta; microscopy; culex quinquefasciatus ... See more keywords