Analysis of β-amylase gene (Amyβ) variation reveals allele association with low enzyme activity and increased firmness in cooked sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) from East Africa

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Banda, L., Kyallo, M., Domelevo Entfellner, J.-B., Moyo, M., Swanckaert, J., Mwanga, R.O.M., Onyango, A., Magiri, E., Gemenet, D.C., Yao, N., Pelle, R. and Muzhingi, T. 2021. Analysis of β-amylase gene (Amyβ) variation reveals allele association with low enzyme activity and increased firmness in cooked sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) from East Africa. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 4:100121.

Authors

  • Banda, L.
  • Kyallo, Martina M.
  • Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka
  • Moyo, M.
  • Swanckaert, J.
  • Mwanga, Robert O.M.
  • Onyango, A.
  • Magiri, E.
  • Gemenet, Dorcus C.
  • Yao, N.
  • Pelle, Roger
  • Muzhingi, T.

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