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Genetic variability of bioactive compounds and selection for nutraceutical quality in kola [Cola nitida (Vent) Schott. and Endl.].
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Nyadanu Daniel, Lowor Samuel Tetteh, Akpertey Abraham, Tchokponhoué Dèdéou Apocalypse, Pobee Prince, Dogbatse Jerome Agbesi, Okyere Daniel, Amon-Armah Frederick, Brako-Marfo Micheal
Abstract excerpt
Cola nitida known as Kola serves as flavouring ingredient in the food industry and is also of great importance during traditional rites in Africa. Despite the well-known pharmaceutical values of the species, efforts to develop improved varieties with enhanced nutraceutical quality is limited due to unavailability of information on variation of genotypes in bioactive compounds in the nuts. The objectives of this...
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