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This specially formulated collection features 3 reviews of current topics and key research in sweetpotato. The first chapter examines the origin and dispersal of sweetpotato, considers in vitro germplasm storage in sweetpotato genebanks, and looks at the importance of managing sweetpotato crop wild relatives (CWR). The chapter also considers the specific issues associated with sweetpotato germplasm, as well as the application of next-generation sequencing to sweetpotato and its CWR. The second chapter reviews the development and application of genetic transformation and trait improvement to sweetpotato, including the development of sweetpotato plants which are resistant to disease and abiotic stress, and sweetpotatoes with improved starch quality and higher anthocyanin content. The final chapter examines the nutritional contribution made by OFSP (orange-fleshed sweetpotato) in poor rural communities in Malawi, Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso; sustainable breeding and seed systems; and effective commercialisation and marketing to benefit the communities concerned. This chapter includes detailed case studies from Ghana and Malawi.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Sweetpotato genetic resources: today and tomorrow: Robert L. Jarret, USDA-ARS, USA; Noelle L. Anglin and David Ellis, International Potato Center, Peru; Arthur Villordon, Sweet Potato Research Station, USA; Phillip Wadl and Michael Jackson, USDA-ARS, USA; and Genoveva Rossel, International Potato Center, Peru; 1 Introduction2 Origin and dispersal3 Archaeological data4 General botany5 Sweetpotato genebanks/germplasm collections6 In vitro germplasm storage7 Quality control8 Management of sweetpotato CWR9 Plant quarantine/phytosanitary issues/IPR10 International treaties11 Sweetpotato germplasm12 NGS applications to sweetpotato and its CWR13 Conclusion and future trends14 Acknowledgement15 Where to look for further information16 References Chapter 2 - Developing new sweet potato varieties with improved performance: Peng Zhang, Weijuan Fan, Hongxia Wang, Yinliang Wu and Wenzhi Zhou, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China; and Jun Yang, Shanghai Chenshan Plant Science Research Center, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, China; 1 Introduction2 Genetic transformation of sweet potato from model cultivars to farmer-preferred cultivars3 Production of disease-resistant sweet potato4 Production of sweet potato resistant to abiotic stresses5 Starch modification for industrial applications6 Increased understanding of storage root development for better yield7 Production of purple sweet potato with increased anthocyanin content8 Conclusion and perspectives9 Where to look for further information10 Acknowledgements11 References Chapter 3 - Improving the breeding, cultivation and use of sweetpotato in Africa: Putri Ernawati Abidin and Edward Carey, International Potato Center (CIP), Ghana; 1 Introduction2 Programmes for improving sweetpotato as a crop3 Developments in breeding and seed dissemination4 Improvements in cultivation and post-harvest handling5 Nutritional quality and its improvement6 Crop diversification for new uses7 Case studies: Malawi8 Case studies: Ghana9 Conclusion and future trends10 Where to look for further information11 Acknowledgements12 References

About the Author :
Dr Erna Abidin is CIP Seed System Scientist and Project Manager for Jumpstarting Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato in West Africa through Diversified Markets. She has over 20 years sweetpotato experience and is based in Tamale, Ghana.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781786768544
  • Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 122
  • Spine Width: 7 mm
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1786768542
  • Publisher Date: 30 Oct 2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: 01 Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
  • Weight: 180 gr


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