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Variability of amylose content and its correlation with the paste properties of cassava starch.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Ribeiro Natalia Rocha, Sousa Massaine Bandeira E, Oliveira Luciana Alves de, de Oliveira Eder Jorge
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The amylose content can significantly impact the diverse industrial applications of cassava starch. This study aimed to assess the variability of cassava germplasm concerning amylose content and other attributes pertinent to root quality, alongside its correlation with paste properties. Starch extracted from 281 genotypes, obtained in germplasm evaluation trials, was evaluated for amylose content, with additional...
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