Chloroplast capture and range extension after hybridization in taro (Colocasia esculenta)
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.70082
Abstract: Abstract Complete chloroplast genomes of 17 samples from six species of Colocasia (Araceae) were sequenced, assembled, and aligned together with two previously reported complete genome sequences from taro (Colocasia esculenta). Analysis provides a well‐supported phylogenetic… read more here.
Keywords: chloroplast; colocasia; chloroplast capture; colocasia esculenta ... See more keywords
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
Nutritional, physicochemical, and functional properties of Hawaiian taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours: A comparative study.
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DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17053
Abstract: Taro (Colocasia esculenta) flour is a viable carbohydrate alternative and a functional additive for food formulation; however, different taro varieties may possess distinct characteristics that may influence their suitability for food production. This study evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: food; taro; colocasia esculenta; functional properties ... See more keywords
Antiproliferative Effects of Fractionated Crude Lectins From Boiled Japanese Taro Tubers (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott).
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DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.70375
Abstract: Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins with diverse biological functions, including antitumor and immunomodulatory activities. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) tubers, commonly consumed in cooked form, are a potential bioactive lectin source; however, the effects of thermal processing on… read more here.
Keywords: taro; colocasia esculenta; taro tubers; raw boiled ... See more keywords
Novel Colocasia esculenta Starch‐Clove Extract Packaging Films for Enhanced Oxidative Stability, Microbial Quality, and Sensory Acceptability of Chicken
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DOI: 10.1155/jfpp/5563606
Abstract: Owing to chicken’s higher susceptibility to oxidative deterioration, microbial contamination, and poor shelf stability, this study investigated the effect of Colocasia esculenta‐clove extracts (0%–5%) in active packaging films for preserving chicken meat over 0–9 days… read more here.
Keywords: packaging films; clove extract; chicken; colocasia esculenta ... 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