Genetic variability of bioactive compounds and selection for nutraceutical quality in kola [Cola nitida (Vent) Schott. and Endl.].

Cola nitida known as Kola serves as flavouring ingredient in the food industry and is also of great importance during traditional rites in Africa. Despite the well-known pharmaceutical values of the species, efforts to develop improved varieties with enhanced nutraceutical quality is limited due to...

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Main Authors: Daniel Nyadanu, Samuel Tetteh Lowor, Abraham Akpertey, Dèdéou Apocalypse Tchokponhoué, Prince Pobee, Jerome Agbesi Dogbatse, Daniel Okyere, Frederick Amon-Armah, Micheal Brako-Marfo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242972