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Dioscorea esculenta
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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)
Common Name(s):
lesser yam syn Asiatic yam syn potato yam syn igname des blancs syn name de chinaReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Okpuzor, J. and O. Omidiji (1999). The peroxidase of Dioscorea esculenta: Partial purification and characterisation. Zeitschrift fuer Naturforschung Section C Journal of Biosciences. July Aug 54(7-8): 496-500. {a} Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka Campus, Lagos, Nigeria
Chowdhury, S. R. (1998). Characteristics of dry matter production and partitioning in edible yam (Dioscorea spp.) cultivars. Tropical Agriculture. Oct. 75(4): 434-439. {a} W.T.C.E.R., Bhubaneswar, 751 023, India
Okpuzor, J. and O. Omidiji (1998). Peroxidase-polyphenol oxidase association in Dioscorea esculenta. Zeitschrift fuer Naturforschung Section C Journal of Biosciences 53(11-12): 957-960. {a} Dep. Biol. Sci., Univ. Lagos, Akoka Campus, Lagos, Nigeria
Piperno, D. R. and I. Holst (1998). The presence of starch grains on prehistoric stone tools from the humid neotropics: Indications of early tuber use and agriculture in Panama. Journal of Archaeological Science 25(8): 765-776. STRI, Unit 0948, APO AA 34002-0948, USA
Yubedee, A. G. (1998). Role of polyphenol oxidase, peroxidase and total phenol content in differential resistance of Dioscorea species to Fusarium moniliforme. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 68(10): 644-646. {a} Dep. Biol. Sci., Rivers State Univ. Sci. Technol., Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, P.M.B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Sato, T. (1997). Genetic relationship among Dioscorea species and cultivars by rhizophore protein analysis with polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science 66(3-4): 535-541. {a} Kanagawa Prefect. Agric. Res. Inst., Hiratsuka 259-12, Japan
Asemota, H. N., J. Ramser, et al. (1996). Genetic variation and cultivar identification of Jamaican yam germplasm by random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis. Euphytica 92(3): 341-351. {a} Plant Mol. Biol., Biozentrum, Frankfurt Univ., 60439 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Hariprakash, C. S. and B. Nambisan (1996). Carbohydrate metabolism during dormancy and sprouting in yam (Dioscorea) tubers: Changes in carbohydrate constituents in yam (Dioscorea) tubers during dormancy and sprouting. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 44(10): 3066-3069. {a} Cent. Tuber Crops Res. Inst., Sreekariyam, Trivandrum 695017, India
Muthukumarasamy, M. and R. Panneerselvam (1996). Changes in protein, amino acid and protease activity in five varieties of yam tubers during storage and sprouting. Bionature 16(1-2): 33-36. Div. Plant Physiol., Dep. Botany, Annamalai Univ., Annamalai Nagar 608 002, India
Otusanya, M. O. and M. J. Jeger (1996). Effect of Aspergillus niger on shoot emergence and vine development in field-sown yams (Dioscorea spp.) and rot development under long-term storage conditions. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation 38(2): 89-100. {a} Dep. Crop Production Crop Protection, Univ. Agriculture, Abeokuta PMB 2240, Ogun State, Nigeria
Chukwuma, C., Sr. (1995). Correction of PREVIEWS 98179791. Evaluating baseline data for copper, manganese, nickel and zinc in rice, yam, cassava and guinea grass from cultivated soils in Nigeria. Correction of abstract. Erratum published in Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment Vol. 56. Iss. 1. 1995. pp. 71-74. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 53(1): 47-61. Dep. Limnol. Environ. Protection, Fac. Agric. Forestry, Univ. Helsinki, Vikki, Helsinki, Finland
Chukwuma, C., Sr. (1995). Evaluating baseline data for copper, manganese, nickel and zinc in rice, yam, cassava and guinea grass from cultivated soils in Nigeria. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 53(1): 47-61. Dep. Limnol. Environ. Protection, Fac. Agric. Forestry, Univ. Helsinki, Vikki, Helsinki, Finland
Edeoga, H. O. and B. E. Okoli (1995). Histochemical studies in the leaves of some Dioscorea L. (Dioscoreaceae) and the taxonomic importance. Feddes Repertorium 106(1-2): 113-120. {a} Edo State Univ., Dep. Botany, P.M.B. 14, Ekpoma, Nigeria
Prathibha, S., B. Nambisan, et al. (1995). Enzyme inhibitors in tuber crops and their thermal stability. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition Dordrecht 48(3): 247-257. {a} Dep. Biochem., Univ. Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum 695581, India
King, G. A. and J. B. Risimeri (1992). Effects of planting density, height of staking and variety on yield and yield components of the lesser yam (Dioscorea esculenta). Tropical Agriculture 69(2): 129-132.
Kumari, R. P. and V. K. Sasidhar (1992). Yield variations of yams and aroids as influenced by shade intensities. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 35(4): 345-350. Coll. Agric., Vellayani
Lebot, V. (1992). Genetic vulnerability of Oceania's traditional crops. Experimental Agriculture 28(3): 309-323.
Wanasundera, J. P. D. and G. Ravindran (1992). Effects of cooking on the nutrient and antinutrient contents of yam tubers (Dioscorea alata and Dioscorea esculenta). Food Chemistry 45(4): 247-249.
Belarmino, M. and R. A. G. Del (1991). Callus induction and organogenesis in Dioscorea spp. Japanese Journal Of Breeding 41(4): 561-570.
Moorthy, S. N. (1991). Extraction of starches from tuber crops using ammonia. Carbohydrate Polymers 16(4): 391-398.
Twyford, C. T., A. M. Viana, et al. (1990). Characterization of species and vegetative clones of Dioscorea food yams using isoelectric focussing of peroxidase and acid phosphatase isoenzymes. Tropical Agriculture 67(4): 337-341.
Okafor, F. C. (1989). Consumption and assimilation of food in Achatina achatina. Tropical Ecology 30(1): 52-57.
Purnima and A. K. Srivastava (1988). Tubers of Dioscoreas. Acta Botanica Indica 16(2): 265-269.
Dingal, A. G., N. L. Pido, et al. (1987). Note: Effect of sett type on the performance of tugui (Dioscorea esculenta (Lour) Burk.). Annals Of Tropical Research 9(4): 244-248.
Fosberg, F. R. and M. H. Sachet (1987). Noteworthy Micronesian plants: 5. Micronesica 20(1-2): 131-156.
Bradbury, J. H. and U. Singh (1986). Ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid content of tropical root crops from the South Pacific. Journal Of Food Science 51(4): 975-978.
Ikotun, T. (1986). Microbial rot of tubers of Chinese yams Dioscorea esculenta in storage. Fitopatologia Brasileira 11(1): 241-244.
Phillips, S., J. D. Piggott, et al. (1986). Further evidence that dioscorea latent virus in a potexvirus. Annals Of Applied Biology 109(1): 137-146.
Maurya, K. R. (1985). Effect of mulching on productivity and quality of lesser yam (Dioscorea esculenta Lour). Progressive Horticulture 17(4): 278-281.
Nilegaonkar, S., V. D. Vartak, et al. (1985). Nutritional evaluation of some wild food plants from Pune and neighboring districts, Maharashtra State (India): Part I. Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 6(3): 629-636.
Datta, K., S. K. Datta, et al. (1984). Pharmacognostic evaluation of potential yams (Dioscorea). Journal Of Economic And Taxonomic Botany 5(1): 181-196.
Houvet, D., J. Diopoh, et al. (1984). Glycosidase activities from mature Dioscorea esculenta tubers. Physiologie Vegetale 22(6): 775-782.
Winch, J. E., F. J. Newhook, et al. (1984). Studies of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides disease on yam, Dioscorea alata, in Solomon Islands. Plant Pathology 33(4): 467-478.
Bradbury, J. H. and U. Singh (1563). Thiamin, riboflavin and nicotinic acid contents of tropical root crops from the South Pacific. Journal Of Food Science 51(6): 1563-1564.
Hamon, P., J. P. Brizard, et al. (1000). Study of the DNA index in eight species of yams (Dioscorea sp.) using flow cytometry. Canadian Journal Of Botany 70(5): 996-1000.
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