Characterization of Yams (Dioscorea) Cultivated and Consumed in Ghana

ISBN-13: 9783330067745 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 212 str.

Delali Polycarp; Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa

Opis

This monograph contains details of a research on the following thematic areas: Textural Characteristics of Seven different Yams (Dioscorea species) grown and consumed in Ghana; Physico-functional characteristics of Seven Different Yams (Dioscorea species) in Ghana; Rheological properties of seven different yams (Dioscorea species) within the Ghanaian yam germplasm; Variability in biochemical composition and cell wall constituents among seven varieties in Ghanaian yam (Dioscorea) germplasm; and Characterization of chemical composition and anti-nutritional factors in seven species within the Ghanaian yam (Dioscorea) germplasm.

O autorze

Delali Polycarp is a Ghanaian scientist who researches and contributes to manpower development in ensuring food safety and security. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Food Science from the University of Ghana, Legon. He is a Lecturer at Bolgatanga Technical University and a member of Ghana Association of Science Teachers (GAST).