Effect of Germination on the Performance Characteristics of African Yam Bean (<i>Sphenostylis stenocarpa</i> Hochst ex A Rich) Seed Meal on Albino Rats

The performance characteristics or quality of protein from ungerminated and germinated African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) seeds on male Wistar albino rats was investigated. The proteins were found to have high true digestibility (TD) and feed conversion ratio (FCR). The net protein retention...

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Main Authors: CF Onwuka, CC Ikewuchi, CJ Ikewuchi, OE Ayalogu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/55310