Heterogeneity in Nutritional and Biochemical Composition of Cassava Varieties in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorMatovu, Moses
dc.contributor.authorNankya, Rose
dc.contributor.authorLwandasa, Hannington
dc.contributor.authorIsabirye, Brian E.
dc.contributor.authorSantis, Paola De
dc.contributor.authorJarvis, Devra I.
dc.contributor.authorMulumba, John Wasswa
dc.date.accessioned2022-11-13T15:05:05Z
dc.date.available2022-11-13T15:05:05Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractCassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has been prioritized by the New Partnership for African Development to spur development in Africa. However, the nutritional and biochemical composition of the cassava diversity has not been adequately assessed to inform the various user needs. Comparative analysis of macro, micro nutrients and biochemical composition of sixteen varieties of cassava in Uganda was undertaken following standard analytical techniques. Results showed significant differences in macro nutrients (p ≤0.000) except carbohydrate, starch and amylose contents. With the exception of Calcium and Iron, the varieties were significantly different (p ≤0.000) in micronutrient composition. The Cyanide and dry matter content were also significantly different (p ≤0.000) among the varieties. Overall, Mukibi, Juguja, Bao, Nigeria, ranked highest in dry matter, cyanide, macro and micronutrients content, respectively. Therefore varieties differ in nutritional and biochemical composition; information crucial in the development of new varieities and deployment of cassava diversity in various value chains.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMatovu, M., Nankya, R., Lwandasa, H., Isabirye, B. E., De Santis, P., Jarvis, D. I., & Mulumba, J. W. (2022). Heterogeneity in Nutritional and Biochemical Composition of Cassava Varieties in Uganda. Journal of Agriculture and Sustainability, 15.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2201-4357
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/5202
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Agriculture and Sustainabilityen_US
dc.subjectcomposition, cyanide, macronutrient, micronutrienten_US
dc.titleHeterogeneity in Nutritional and Biochemical Composition of Cassava Varieties in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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