Glycoalkaloid Content of Some Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties grown in Kenya as Influenced by Light and Different Storage Conditions.
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2002
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Kirui Kipkoech Geoffrey
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This study aimed at quantifying total glycoalkaloids, characterizing and quantifying a-chaconine and a-solanine of promising potato clones and varieties grown in Kenya. These compounds were studied with a view of ascertaining whether their contents varies with the potato types, changes in storage temperature and light exposure. It has been established that high levels (20mg/100g Fwt) of these compounds are toxic to animals and human and may change with storage and harvesting conditions.
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Kirui, K. G. (2002). Glycoalkaloid content of some potato (solatium tuberosum L.) varieties grown in kenya as influenced by light and different storage conditions (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi).
