What is it about?
Two varieties of Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were planted at three spacing distances (20,30 and 40cm). They were harvested after 12 weeks and after 16 weeks. the samples were analyzed for their carotenoid profiles, flavonoids, phenols, nutrient composition and other parameters. Planting at the 30cm distance led to an increased yield of carotenoid in both varieties.harvesting after 12 weeks favoured the carotenoid content and profile.
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Why is it important?
The research indicates the proper time of harvest and the ideal planting distance for maximizing the pro-vitamin potentials of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
Perspectives
Maximize the pro-vitamin A content of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes by harvesting after 12 weeks and using a planting spacing of about 30 cm
Professor Philippa C OJIMELUKWE
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia state, Nigeria
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This page is a summary of: Evaluation of the Effect of Planting Distance and Harvesting Time on the Carotenoids and Phytochemicals of Selected Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties, International Letters of Natural Sciences, November 2017, SciPress Ltd,
DOI: 10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.66.17.
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