Cyanogenic glycosides (CNglcs) are bioactive plant products derived from amino acids.
Structurally, these specialized plant compounds are characterized as α-hydroxynitriles …

Highlights•Cassava leaves are a rich source of protein, minerals, and vitamins.•Antinutrients
and cyanogens in cassava leaves restricts their use as human food.•Consumption of …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Cassava is an important starchy root crop grown globally in tropical and subtropical regions.
The ability of cassava to withstand difficult growing conditions and long-term storability …

As a consequence of an increase in world population, food demand is expected to grow by
up to 110% in the next 30–35 yr. The population of sub‐Saharan Africa is projected to …

Widely distributed in plants, glycosides comprise a large group of secondary metabolites.
Gycosides are structurally diverse and given their proven bioactivities and traditional use …

Food‐to‐food fortification (FtFF) is an emerging food‐based strategy that can complement
current strategies in the ongoing fight against micronutrient deficiencies, but it has not been …

Abstract Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a drought‐tolerant, staple food crop that is
grown in tropical and subtropical areas. As an important raw material, cassava is a valuable …

The variation of proximate compositions, amino acids, carotenoids, chlorophyll, and total
cyanide contents in cassava leaves was studied to identify the most suitable leaves for …

Breeding efforts have focused on improving agronomic traits of the cassava plant however
little research has been done to enhance the crop palatability. This review investigates the …