What is it about?
This study contributes to the existing literature of the effect of farming practice: planting distance and harvesting time on the nutrient composition of OFSP cultivars (Umuspo 3 and Ex-Igbariam) grown in Nigeria. Results showed that Ex-Igbariam was the best OFSP cultivar with dense nutrient content. This research finding can be used to advocate for increased OFSP utilization in Nigeria.
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Why is it important?
Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are usually rich in pro-vitamin a carotenoids. Ash, carbohydrates, fibre contents were found to be higher in samples harvested after 16 weeks while moisture and proteins were higher in samples harvested after 12 weeks for the two varieties (Ex-Igbariam and Umuspo 1)
Perspectives
OFSP is richer in proteins when harvested after 12 weeks of planting
Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia state, Nigeria
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This page is a summary of: Contribution of Planting Space and Harvesting Period on the Nutrient Compositions of Some OFSP Sweet Potato Varieties Grown in Southeast Nigeria Ultisol, Journal of Nutrients, January 2018, Pak Publishing Group,
DOI: 10.18488/journal.87.2018.41.1.9.
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