This study examined the consequences of changes in minimum temperature, maximum
temperature, relative humidity, and rainfall on the yields of maize, cassava, and yam per …

The present investigation describes the efficacy of aromatic and synthetic cytokinins, which
influence the direct organogenesis, biochemical responses, and ex vitro and in vivo …

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a valuable food security crop in West Africa, where 92% of the world
production occurs. The availability of quality seed tubers for increased productivity is a major …

It is essential to plug inefficiencies due to agrifood losses and wastes, which pose a
significant threat to the sustainable supply of nutritional agrifood commodities/products …

Maintaining genetic purity and true‐to‐type clone identification are important action steps in
breeding programs. This study aimed to develop a universal set of kompetitive allele …

ABSTRACT White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) is an important tuber crop grown
extensively in tropical regions of West African yam belt. Tuber yield, dry matter content, and …

The study aimed at evaluation of effects of Curculigo pilosa substitution on nutritional quality
of yam flour and in vitro digestibility and sensory analyses of its pasta. Curculigo pilosa flour …

For sustainable food production, labor-saving cultivation systems are required. Yam, a major
food crop, is cultivated mostly with supports such as stakes (staking), which increases tuber …

Societal Impact Statement Yam is a major tropical root crop and a staple food for millions of
people in West Africa. The model used in this study shows that promoting the use of …

White yam (Dioscorea rotundata L.) is widely cultivated, and is a staple food in the Republic
of Benin. However, its production is highly sensitive to soil infertility, leading to low yields …