
Plants People Planet, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. 1534 - 1551
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Social Impact Statement Cassava is a vital food source for millions worldwide, crucial security and economic stability. This study analyzed cell wall polysaccharides in cassava roots to understand their impact on cooking properties. We found these influence the textural attributes of roots, essential both consumption. The research highlights need further identify analyze components. By improving our understanding components, we can improve security, affordability, resilience diverse regions, ultimately contributing global better aligning with consumer preferences. Summary significantly preferences consumption as source, yet specific components dictating properties remain unclear. aimed factors shaping roots. conducted compositional analysis 22 traits F1 biparental population derived from soft‐ hard‐boiling progenitors. encompassed qualities, starch properties, composition. Specific including cellulose, xylan, un‐esterified, methyl‐esterified homogalacturonan (HG) demonstrated correlation quality attributes: sensory assessments related texture (SAT) water absorption during boiling (WAB). Correlation regression analyses revealed that collectively contribute 20% SAT variability 14% WAB variability. appeared be influenced by un‐esterified HGs, impacting tensile strength wall. Conversely, associated HG, potentially altering Although genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) were unable significant SNPs WAB, notable associations emerged un‐esterified‐ HG. Candidate genes point towards wall‐related proteins, transcription factors, sugar metabolism‐related genes, glycosyl hydrolases. provides insights into relationship between root compositions characteristics role determining edible cassava. information represents substantial contribution development protocols selecting varieties
Language: Английский