Trends in genetic gain for yam in the IITA breeding program
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DOI: 10.1002/csc2.21289
Abstract: Monitoring genetic gain is crucial to ensure breeding programs' effectiveness and identify potential challenges and areas for their improvement. Our study provides a first overview of the trends in genetic gain for tuber yield and… read more here.
Keywords: breeding program; genetic gain; resistance; program ... See more keywords
In situ dynamic rheological analysis of raw yam tubers: a potential phenotyping tool for quality evaluation.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12662
Abstract: BACKGROUND Most rheological analyses in yam have been done on starch gels, which requires starch extraction from the tubers. In situ rheology bypasses the need of starch extraction and relies on the original cell structure… read more here.
Keywords: tool; yam; structure; quality ... See more keywords
Global Genepool Conservation and use Strategy for Dioscorea (YAM)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-024-02944-4
Abstract: The global genepool conservation and use strategy for yam were developed in this study. Diversity analysis, and in situ and ex situ conservation gap analyses were carried out for the 27 global priority yam crop… read more here.
Keywords: conservation; global genepool; conservation use; genepool conservation ... See more keywords
Distribution and diversity of viruses infecting yams (Dioscorea spp.) in Cameroon
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DOI: 10.1007/s13337-019-00552-3
Abstract: Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is an important food crop cultivated for its edible tubers in Cameroon. Surveys were conducted in Cameroon to determine the incidence and severity of yam mosaic disease and associated viruses in 124… read more here.
Keywords: yam; mosaic disease; yam mosaic; cameroon ... See more keywords
Simple ultrasound method to obtain starch micro- and nanoparticles from cassava, corn and yam starches.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.01.015
Abstract: Starch nanoparticles (SNP) were produced employing a simple ultrasound method without chemical additives from cassava, corn, and yam starches, which contain 18%, 25% and 30% amylose, respectively. Simultaneously, starch microparticles (SMP) were also obtained, which… read more here.
Keywords: yam; ultrasound method; cassava corn; corn ... See more keywords
Comprehensive evaluation on nutritional characteristics and anti-hyperglycemic active ingredients of different varieties of Yam
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-95401-3
Abstract: Yam is a versatile economic crop that serves both medicinal and dietary purposes. Dehua County, located in Fujian Province, China, is renowned as one of the major yam production areas, with a cultivation history spanning… read more here.
Keywords: nutritional characteristics; analysis; evaluation nutritional; comprehensive evaluation ... See more keywords
Feasibility and Acceptability of the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) Intervention in US Adolescents
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DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2019.1624667
Abstract: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among US adolescents, and rates of suicide among youth have been increasing for the past decade. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the universal, school-based… read more here.
Keywords: youth; yam; mental health; feasibility acceptability ... See more keywords
Characterization of some fungal pathogens causing anthracnose disease on yam in Cross River State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270601
Abstract: Yam anthracnose is one of the most serious fungal diseases affecting white and water yam production. Screening of available landraces for new sources of durable resistance to the pathogen is a continuous process. In the… read more here.
Keywords: state; pathogens causing; yam; cross river ... See more keywords
Identification and genomic analyses of a novel endophytic actinobacterium Streptomyces endophytica sp. nov. with potential for biocontrol of yam anthracnose
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1139456
Abstract: Anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides is one of the devastating diseases of yams (Dioscorea sp.) worldwide. In this study, we aimed to isolate endophytic actinobacteria from yam plants and to evaluate their potential for… read more here.
Keywords: yam; yam anthracnose; biocontrol; genomic analyses ... See more keywords
Evaluation of in vitro and in vivo Glycemic Index of common staples made from varieties of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata)
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.983212
Abstract: Consumption of high Glycemic Index (GI) foods is a risk factor for increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM). The extent of variation in starch digestibility and GI of Yam varieties and products is not yet… read more here.
Keywords: yam; variety; glycemic index; starch ... See more keywords
Effects of Dioscorea oppositifolia L. on growth performance, biochemical indicators, immunity, and intestinal health of weaned piglets
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1529881
Abstract: Introduction Weaning stress syndrome in piglets seriously endangers the healthy development of the breeding industry. Dioscorea oppositifolia L. (Chinese yam, YAM) has activities such as boosting immunity and regulating gastrointestinal function. In order to explore… read more here.
Keywords: growth performance; yam; weaned piglets; dioscorea oppositifolia ... See more keywords