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General information
| Innovation ID | 51 |
| Version ID | 16 |
| Innovation Title | Cassava genotypes with best physiochemical properties in Nigeria |
| Innovation description | Cassava genotypes of b-carotene enriched roots, with best physiochemical properties in proximate composition and pasting properties of high quality cassava flour (HQCF). |
| Reporting Staff | Elizabeth Parkes (IITA), Emmanuel Alamu (IITA), Thierry Tran (CIAT) |
| Year (Reporting) | 2017 |
| Reporting status | Approved |
| Innovation Type | Genetic (variety and breeds) |
Stage reached
| Stage of Innovation | Stage 3: available/ ready for uptake |
| Year (Stage) | 2017 |
| Stage Description | Genotypes have been assessed and are available for uptake. |
| Has a lead organization | yes |
| Lead Organization | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| Top 5 contributors | International Potato Center; Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, National Root Crops Research Institute; Agricultural Research Institute Uyole; HarvestPlus |
Contributions and mapping
| All partners | International Center for Tropical Agriculture-CGIAR Center/Program (Center); International Institute of Tropical Agriculture-CGIAR Center/Program (Center) |
| Main CRP | CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
| Flagship project | FP4-Nutritious RTB food and added value through postharvest intervention |
| Cluster | CA4.3-Biofortified cassava varieties for improved nutrition and livelihoods |
| Other CRPs-Flagships-Clusters |
Scope
| Geographic scope | National |
| Regions | |
| Countries | Nigeria |
Targeted outcomes
| Main Sub-IDO | Reduced production risk |
| Other Sub-IDO | |
| Other Sub-IDO |
Evidences
| Evidences | "Emmanuel Alamu, Bussie Maziya-dixon, Alfred Gilbert Dixon. (13/8/2017). Evaluation of proximate composition and pasting properties of high quality cassava flour (HQCF) from cassava genotypes (Manihot esculenta Crantz) of b-carotene-enriched roots. Food Science and Technology, 86, pp. 501-506." |
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