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15 articles for “Sweet potato”
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Participatory Evaluation and Demonstration of Selected Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Varieties in the West Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is the second most important root crop after enset, and it is a good source of potassium, vitamins, carbohydrates, dietary fibers, and other essential nutrients. To meet the increasing demand for sweet potatoes, different white and orange-flesh sweet potato varieties have been introduced and evaluated in the southwest region of the country by crop researchersat the Bonga Agricultural Research Center. Accordingly, based on …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Sensory Evaluation of Snacks Made from Composite Flour of Sweet Potato and Wheat Flour
Abstract: The study focused on proximate analysis and sensory evaluation of snacks made from composite flour of sweet potato and wheat flour mixture at various levels. 5 kg of fresh potatoes were washed, peeled and sliced thinly. They were blanched, drained and sun dried. They were later ground to powdery form. Various blends of potato flour with wheat flour at various levels of substitution were made at 25, 50, 75 and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Improving Nutritional Value of Snack Made from Composite Flour of Sweet Potato, Soybean and Wheat Flour
Abstract: The research was designed on improving nutritional value of snack made from composite flour of sweet potato, soybean and wheat flour blends, and the sensory attributes of chinchin snack fortified with sweet potato and soybean flours. Various blends of sweet potato flour, and soybean flour with wheat flour at various levels of substitution were made at 20%, 25%, 30%, 50% and 100% using 100% wheat flour as control sample. Crude …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Growth and Yield Component of Ethiopian White Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties under Ridge and Flat Planting in Arba Minch Condition, Ethiopia
Abstract: In Ethiopia, sweet potato is grown by smallholder farmers and considered as one of the major food crop among root crops. It is mainly grown around a densely populated area in the South, Southwestern and Eastern parts of the country. Recently, there are many varieties released with varying potential from different centers of the country. The adoption of these varieties is in need to different areas of the country with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Growth and Yield Response of Sweet Potato Genotypes at Different Harvesting Stage
Abstract: AbstractAn experiment was carried out to characterize seven exotic sweet potato genotypes during two consecutive winter seasons of 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 at the experimental field and laboratory of Department of Horticulture at Sylhet Agricultural University with a view to observe the effect of harvesting stages on growth and yield of sweet potato. The seven sweet potato genotypes viz., SP001, SP002, SP003, SP004, SP005, SP006 and SP007 were evaluated under RCB …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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Performance evaluation of improved White-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) Varieties for yield and yield-related traits in South Western Ethiopia.
Abstract: Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is one of the most important root and tuber crop that rich invitamins, starch, protein, and the carbohydrate of sweet potato was easily soluble with in short period of time.To break the food security problem several sweet potato technologies have been introduced and evaluated indifferent areas of the country. Still, adaptation and performances of improved white-fleshed sweet potatovarieties were not yet assessed in the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Predictive Modeling and Optimization of Citric Acid Bioproduction Using Ipomoea batatas Peel (Sweet Potato)
Abstract: In this research, the Box–Behnken design was adopted and applied to the process and the total of 30 experimental runs were generated for the liquefaction steps considered for the purpose of citric acid bioproduction using Ipomoea batatas peel (sweet potato) which was very helpful during the investigatory process of this research. The liquefaction step adopted were very sensitive as gross investigations to ascertain their usability was made and proven worthy …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Impact of Storage Methods and Duration on Sugar and Starch Content and Ethanol Yield of Sweet Potatoes [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam]
Abstract: Previous studies have shown that ‘industrial’ sweet potatoes can be an excellent feedstock for ethanol production as compared to corn, sorghum and other potential feedstocks. However, starch content can be affected by cultivars as well as storage conditions. Ideally, it is practical that sweet potato storage roots be processed for ethanol production as close to harvest as possible, but this may not always be the case and some amount of …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Optimization Study by Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network on the Culture Parameters of Citric Acid Bioproduction from Sweet Potato Peels
Abstract: In the cause of this research work, two steps enzymatic hydrolysis of sweet potato peel was carried out respectively. The effect of α-amylase dose, reaction time, and reaction temperature and biomass weight on glucose concentration was investigated carefully. The response surface methodology (REM) predicted the highest reducing sugar concentration at liquefaction to be 74 g/L, at the following optimized conditions; temperature of 45°C, α-amylase dose 0.7 %v/v, biomass weight 22.345 …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Production of Homemade Wine from Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) and A Comparative Study of Them over Commercial Wine
Abstract: Wine can act as a nutrient supplement for seasonal fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Fermentation is carried out with Saccharomyces cerevisiae commonly known as bakers yeast. Daily monitoring was done to study the composition and characteristics of the wine. During the fermentation period both the wines were analyzed for pH, titrable acidity, specific gravity, alcohol and total sugar on a daily basis. The comparison of final analysis of homemade …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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Effects of Extrusion Cooking of Sweet Potato on System Parameters and Product Properties
Abstract: Effects of barrel temperature (83–117 °C), feed-moisture content (17–33% w.b.) and screw speed (60–110 rpm) on the system parameters (product temperature, die pressure, motor torque and specific mechanical energy (SME)) and product responses (expansion ratio, waterholding capacity (WHC), swelling power and throughput) during the extrusion cooking of sweet potato were studied using response surface methodology. Second-order polynomial models were fitted for the system parameters and the product responses as a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Anti-inflammatory oil using Tamarindus Indica oil, Vitex Negundo oil and Ipomoea batatas oil
Abstract: The formulation and evaluation of a herbal anti-inflammatory oil derived from the leaves of Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) Ipomoea batatas (Sweet potato) Vitex negundo (Nirgundi) aim to explore the therapeutic potential of these plants in managing pain and inflammation. Tamarind leaves are rich in flavonoids like quercetin, which primarily provide anti-inflammatory benefits by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines, though their analgesic effects are moderate. Nirgundi leaves contain eugenol, known for its strong analgesic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 01–06 Read article
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Production of Bioethanol from Agro-food Waste (Potato Peel) with the Aid of NPK Fertilizer and Moringa Leaf as Activators
Abstract: In this work, the production of ethanol with the aid of activators was investigated. Two-step hydrolysis of sweet potato peel was studied. Acid hydrolysis was carried out using dilute sulphuric acid, while enzyme hydrolysis was studied using Aspergillus niger inoculum. The effect of activators on ethanol yield was also investigated. Saccharification was studied using aspergillus niger which is a starch degrading organism to generate convertible sugar. Fermentation was carried out …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Review on the Effect of The Flour on The Quality of Bread
Abstract: Originating from the Triticum aestivum plant, wheat flour is a basic component of diets worldwide and is the basis for bread, a food that is consumed by people everywhere. This study addresses the growing interest in composite flours and alternative grains as a result of health concerns and financial difficulties, while also examining the nutritional and economic value of wheat flour. Summary of the research results on the incorporation of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Antagonistic Potentials of Actinomycetes Isolated from Coastal Area of Niger Delta against Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) and Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) Fungal Pathogens
Abstract: The antagonistic potentials of actinomycetes isolated from coastal area of Niger Delta against Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Lycopersicum esculentum (tomato) fungal pathogens were investigated. Marine sediment and water samples were collected from ten (10) different points from Onne Light Flow Terminal Seaport situated in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The actinomycetes were isolated on Glycerol Starch Casein Nitrate Agar using spread plate technique as well as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–15 Read article