Dioscorea esculenta is an edible tuber found in Nigeria, China, Mexico and some other parts of the world. The tuber is a staple food in most parts of West Africa including Nigeria.

Specific types of yams include Dioscorea alata (Hawaiian yam), Dioscorea batatas (Korean yam) and Dioscorea esculenta (sweet yam). Protection against Cardiovascular Disease Yams are a good source ...

These include Dioscorea rotundata (White Yam), which is widely cultivated and consumed; Dioscorea cayenensis (Yellow Yam), which is popular for its yellow flesh and sweet taste; and Dioscorea ...

We anatomically characterized the aerial stems of the genus Dioscorea and evaluated the use of these anatomical characteristics to better understand the taxonomy, systematics, and diversity of the ...

N. Nattapulwat, N. Purkkao and O. Suwihaayapan, “Preparation and Application of Carboxymethyl Yam (Dioscorea Esculenta) Starch,” AAPS PharmSciTechnology, Vol. 10 ...

The Dioscorea genus, commonly known as yam, is a rich source of bioactive compounds that include steroid saponins, phenanthrenes and diverse phenolic derivatives. These constituents exhibit a ...

Yam, dioscorea esculenta, is a staple food in Nigeria and some other African countries. It is widely consumed by all tribes as well as non-African natives. Yam is eaten in various ways; it can be ...