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Sources and Notes
Laly et al.

Afoakwa
 * D. Dumetorum is one of the most economically significant species in Africa
 * Second largest food crop produced in West Africa, produced for domestic consumption
 * Characterized by vines twining to the left
 * Post harvest hardening phenomenon


 * hardening phenomenon post harvest due to thickening of the cells walls and middle lamella
 * Depends on tuber treatment and temperature of storage
 * Texture is a quality indicator for yams
 * Important source of starch with relatively high protein content

Purdue


 * Must be treated specifically to not be toxic