{"product_id":"tropical-roots-and-tubers-9781118992692","title":"Tropical Roots and Tubers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots and tubers are considered as the most important food crops after cereals and contribute significantly to sustainable development, income generation and food security especially in the tropical regions. The perishable nature of roots and tubers demands appropriate storage conditions at different stages starting from farmers to its final consumers. Because of their highly perishable nature, search for efficient and better methods of preservation\/processing have been continuing alongside the developments in different arena. \u003cbr\u003eThis book covers the processing and technological aspects of root and tuber foods, detailing the production and processing of roots and tubers such as taro, cassava, sweet potato, yam and elephant foot yam. Featuring chapters on anatomy, taxonomy and physiology, molecular and biochemical characterization, GAP, GMP, HACCP, Storage techniques, as well as the latest technological interventions in Taro, Cassava, Sweet potato, yam and Elephant foot Yam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the IFST Advances in Food Science Book Series xv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Contributors xvii\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface xxi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Tropical Roots and Tubers 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarish K. Sharma and Pragati Kaushal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Roots and Tubers 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Requirements for the Higher Productivity of Tropical Roots and Tubers 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.4 World Production and Consumption 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Constraints in Tropical Root and Tuber Production 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Classification and Salient Features of Major Tropical Roots and Tubers 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.7 Composition and Nutritional Value 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.8 Characteristics of Tropical Roots and Tubers 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.9 Anti-nutritional Factors in Roots and Tubers 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.10 Applications of Tropical Roots and Tubers 23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.11 New Frontiers for Tropical Roots and Tubers 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.12 Future Aspects 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Taxonomy, Anatomy, Physiology and Nutritional Aspects 34\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLochan Singh, Ashutosh Upadhyay, and Ashok K. Dhawan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Introduction 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Taxonomy of Roots and Tuber Crops 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Anatomy 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Physiology of Root and Tuber Crops 107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Nutritional Perspective in Root and Tuber Crops 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Tropical Roots and Tubers: Impact on Environment, Biochemical, Molecular Characterization of Different Varieties of Tropical Roots and Tubers 138\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChokkappan Mohan, Vidya Prasannakumary, and Aswathy G.H. Nair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.1 Introduction 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Genetic Diversity 139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Cassava 139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Sweet Potato 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Taro 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.6 Yams 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.7 Future Aspects 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Good Agricultural Practices in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKuttumu Laxminarayana, Sanjibita Mishra, and Sarita Soumya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.1 Introduction 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Cassava 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Sweet Potato 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Yams 197\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Elephant Foot Yam 201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.6 Taro 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.7 Coleus 211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.8 Arrowroot 213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.9 Yam Bean 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.10 Future Perspectives 219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.11 Summary and Future Research 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Fermented Foods and Beverages from Tropical Roots and Tubers 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSandeep K. Panda and Ramesh C. Ray\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Introduction 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Food Fermentation 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Summary and Future Perspectives 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Storage Techniques and Commercialization 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgnes W. Kihurani and Pragati Kaushal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.1 Introduction 253\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Problems faced during Storage and their Preventive Measures 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.3 Losses Observed during Various Stages at the Time of Marketing 257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Methods employed for Storage of Roots and Tubers 261\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Commercialization 269\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.6 Factors affecting Commercialization 269\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.7 Key Products and Final Markets for Commercialization 271\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.8 Trends in Commercialization 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.9 Future Research 273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Good Manufacturing Practices for Processing of Tropical Roots and Tubers 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnakalo A. Shitandi and Marion G. Kihumbu-Anakalo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.1 Introduction 281\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.2 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.3 Key Importance of GMPs for Roots and Tubers 283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.4 GMP Components 283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.5 GMPs in Low-income Countries 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.6 Conclusions 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements 299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Controlling Food Safety Hazards in Root and Tuber Processing: An HACCP Approach 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdewale O. Obadina and Ifeoluwa O. Adekoya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.1 Food Safety 301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.2 Food Safety Hazards 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.3 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.4 Roots and Tubers 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.5 Summary and Future Research 322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Taro: Technological Interventions 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.1 Taro Flour, Achu and Starch 326\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarish K. Sharma, Pragati Kaushal, and Bahadur Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.2 Bakery Products and Snacks based on Taro 362\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicolas Y. Njintang, Joel Scher, and Carl M.F. Mbofung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.3 Other Taro-based Products 395\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicolas Y. Njintang, Joel Scher, and Carl M.F. Mbofung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 Cassava: Technological Interventions 414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.1 Cassava Flour and Starch: Processing Technology and Utilization 415\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaofik A. Shittu, Buliyaminu A. Alimi, Bashira Wahab, Lateef O. Sanni, and Adebayo B. Abass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.2 Other Cassava-based Products 451\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIbok Nsa Oduro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements 473\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 473\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 Sweet Potato: Technological Interventions 478\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.1 Sweet Potato Flour and Starch 479\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eManinder Kaur and Kawaljit Singh Sandhu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Bakery Products and Snacks based on Sweet Potato 507\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTai-Hua Mu, Peng-Gao Li, and Hong-Nan Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.3 Other Sweet Potato-based Products 532\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTai-Hua Mu, Hong-Nan Sun, and Peng-Gao Li\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 Yam: Technological Interventions 558\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRahman Akinoso and Olufunmilola A. Abiodun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.1 Introduction 558\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.2 Importance of Yam in Tropical Regions 559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.3 Yam Production 559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.4 Consumption of Yam 560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.5 Composition of Yam 562\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.6 Yam Processing and Utilization 563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.7 Effects of Processing on the Quality of Yam 575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.8 Technological Application to Yam Processing 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.9 Summary and Future Research 579\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 580\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13 Amorphophallus: Technological Interventions 591\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRamesh C. Ray and Sudhanshu S. Behera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.1 Introduction 591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.2 Habit, Habitat and Distribution 592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.3 Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Factors 593\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.4 Traditional Processing and Value Addition of EFY 594\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.5 EFY Processing with Technological Interventions 597\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.6 A. konjac K. Koch as Industrial Crop 599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.7 Processing as Pharmaceutical Supplements 603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.8 Summary and Future Perspectives 605\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences 606\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex 613\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528843600215,"sku":"9781118992692","price":163.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118992692.jpg?v=1731873241","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tropical-roots-and-tubers-9781118992692","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}