Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia
This study evaluated the genotype by environment interactions in the yield and nutraceutical traits of the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) storage root in different agro-climatic zones of northern Ethiopia. Five OFSP genotypes were cultivated at three different locations following a randomized co...
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| author | Gloria Peace Lamaro Yemane Tsehaye Atkilt Girma Andrea Vannini Riccardo Fedeli Stefano Loppi |
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| description | This study evaluated the genotype by environment interactions in the yield and nutraceutical traits of the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) storage root in different agro-climatic zones of northern Ethiopia. Five OFSP genotypes were cultivated at three different locations following a randomized complete block design, and the yield, dry matter, beta-carotene, flavonoids, polyphenols, soluble sugars, starch, soluble proteins, and free radical scavenging activity were measured in the storage root. The results showed consistent variations in the nutritional traits of the OFSP storage root depending on both the genotype and the location, as well as on their interaction. Ininda, Gloria, and Amelia were the genotypes that provided the higher yield and dry matter, as well as the higher content of starch and beta-carotene; they also showed a high antioxidant power. These findings suggest that the studied genotypes have the potential to alleviate vitamin A deficiency. This study demonstrated a high possibility of sweet potato production for storage root yield in arid agro-climate regions with limited production inputs. Moreover, the results suggest that it is possible to enhance the yield, dry matter content, beta-carotene, starch, and polyphenols of the OFSP storage root through genotype selection. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5badf51b3eac491abe8926086b8ca0332023-11-17T13:22:11ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472023-03-01126131910.3390/plants12061319Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern EthiopiaGloria Peace Lamaro0Yemane Tsehaye1Atkilt Girma2Andrea Vannini3Riccardo Fedeli4Stefano Loppi5Institute of Climate and Society, Mekelle University, Mekelle P.O. Box 231, EthiopiaCollege of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Dryland Crops and Horticultural Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle P.O. Box 231, EthiopiaInstitute of Climate and Society, Mekelle University, Mekelle P.O. Box 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Via P.A. Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Via P.A. Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Life Sciences, University of Siena, Via P.A. Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, ItalyThis study evaluated the genotype by environment interactions in the yield and nutraceutical traits of the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) storage root in different agro-climatic zones of northern Ethiopia. Five OFSP genotypes were cultivated at three different locations following a randomized complete block design, and the yield, dry matter, beta-carotene, flavonoids, polyphenols, soluble sugars, starch, soluble proteins, and free radical scavenging activity were measured in the storage root. The results showed consistent variations in the nutritional traits of the OFSP storage root depending on both the genotype and the location, as well as on their interaction. Ininda, Gloria, and Amelia were the genotypes that provided the higher yield and dry matter, as well as the higher content of starch and beta-carotene; they also showed a high antioxidant power. These findings suggest that the studied genotypes have the potential to alleviate vitamin A deficiency. This study demonstrated a high possibility of sweet potato production for storage root yield in arid agro-climate regions with limited production inputs. Moreover, the results suggest that it is possible to enhance the yield, dry matter content, beta-carotene, starch, and polyphenols of the OFSP storage root through genotype selection.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/6/1319beta-carotenedietheritabilitynutritional traitsorange-fleshed sweet potato |
| spellingShingle | Gloria Peace Lamaro Yemane Tsehaye Atkilt Girma Andrea Vannini Riccardo Fedeli Stefano Loppi Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia Plants beta-carotene diet heritability nutritional traits orange-fleshed sweet potato |
| title | Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia |
| title_full | Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia |
| title_short | Evaluation of Yield and Nutraceutical Traits of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Storage Roots in Two Agro-Climatic Zones of Northern Ethiopia |
| title_sort | evaluation of yield and nutraceutical traits of orange fleshed sweet potato storage roots in two agro climatic zones of northern ethiopia |
| topic | beta-carotene diet heritability nutritional traits orange-fleshed sweet potato |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/6/1319 |
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