Chofor Emmanuel Meli
Service of Innovation, Regional Centre for Research and Innovation, North-West Region, Cameroon
Publications
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Research Article
Characterisation of Some Potato Tuber Varieties Locally Stored in the North-West Region of Cameroon
Author(s): Njoya Moyouwou Amadou*, Bame Irene Bongsiysi, Ntam fidelis Toke, Siri Bella Ngoh, Aziwo Bertrand, Chofor Emmanuel Meli and Munji Victorine Nsongka
The present study was aimed at assessing some physicochemical changes of some potato tubers varieties locally stored. Three potato varieties: Mumbi, Panamera and Jacob 2005 were purchased from farmers located in Mezam Division, North West Region of Cameroon, immediately after harvest and, directly stored at potato farmers/vendors level for a period of 56 days. Potato samples were then collected prior to analysis at 02 weeks’ interval from day 0 during the storage period. The physicochemical parameters evaluated were weight loss, pH, sugar content, dry matter and moisture loss. From results, the weight loss of potato increased during the storage period independently of the variety and the season. In rainy season, all the studied potato varieties indicated similar (p>0.05) weight loss while in the dry season, a significant difference (p<0.05) was obtained between Jacob 2005 .. Read More»