Breeding and end‑use quality traits of roots, tubers, and bananas (RTB) crops for authentic African cuisines—a review
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2024-07-15
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Abstract
The breeding of improved varieties of
root, tuber, and banana (RTB) crops has led to the
release of several varieties with excellent agronomic
performances, such as high yield and disease resistance.
However, farmers and end users have hampered
the adoption of these improved varieties of RTB
crops over the years due to their processing capacity
and final product quality. Across the RTB crops, the
key quality and adoption criteria differ for different
products. The vital quality traits that can enhance the
adoption of these improved varieties have been identified
for cassava, yam, and banana/plantain. Some
significant traits cassava farmers and consumers prefer
are early-bulking, non-bitter roots, in-ground storability,
drought tolerance, good pounding capabilities,
and excellent cooking and sensory qualities. The
acceptance of improved yam varieties is driven by good yield, resistance to pests, good cooking quality,
and admirable textural attributes for both boiled and
pounded yams. Also, for banana/plantain Musa spp.,
farmers and end users prefer varieties with appealing
sensory properties and good agronomic attributes.
Farmers’ and end-users’ most desired traits are high
yields, good cooking qualities, and climate resilience.
Though the quantification of some of these quality
traits is challenging, the synergized work of breeders
and food scientists with the use of standardized protocols
during the breeding, selection, and evaluation
stages will enhance the production of cultivars that
will meet the preferences of all stakeholders along the
food product value chain of the RTB crops.
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Alamu, E.O., Adesokan, M. Awoyale, W. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2004). Breeding and End-use quality traits of Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTB) crops for Authentic African Cuisines - A review. Euphytica, 220:129. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03386-3