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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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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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