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Regulated Water Deficits Improve Phytochemical Concentration in Lettuce by Oh, Myung-Min, Carey, Edward E, Rajashekar, C.B

“…In a growth chamber study, lettuce (Lactuca sativa) plants were used to evaluate the effects of water deficits on health-promoting phytochemicals with…”
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Gender mainstreaming in sweetpotato breeding and dissemination in Ghana and Malawi by Utoblo, Obaiya G, Abidin, Putri Ernawati, Dery, Eric Kuuna, Bidzakin, John K, Mudege, Netsayi N, Dorgbetor, Isaac Korku, Ebregt, Marjolein, Carey, Edward E

“…Gender responsiveness in breeding programs to meet client and end user preferences for crops is essential. This case study analyzes the implementation…”
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Genetic analysis and association of simple sequence repeat markers with storage root yield, dry matter, starch and β-carotene content in sweetpotato by Yada, Benard, Brown-Guedira, Gina, Alajo, Agnes, Ssemakula, Gorrettie N., Owusu-Mensah, Eric, Carey, Edward E., Mwanga, Robert O.M., Yencho, G. Craig

“…Molecular markers are needed for enhancing the development of elite sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) cultivars with a wide range of commercially…”
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Consumer Sensory Analysis of Organically and Conventionally Grown Vegetables by Zhao, Xin, Chambers, Edgar IV, Matta, Ziad, Loughin, Thomas M, Carey, Edward E

“…Consumers of organically grown fruits and vegetables often believe that these products taste better than conventional produce. However, comparison of produce…”
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Genetic control of dry matter, starch and sugar content in sweetpotato by Baafi, Ernest, Gracen, Vernon E., Manu-Aduening, Joe, Blay, Essie T., Ofori, Kwadwo, Carey, Edward E.

“…Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. (Lam)) is a nutritious food security crop for most tropical households, but its utilisation is very low in Ghana compared to…”
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Influences of organic fertilization, high tunnel environment, and postharvest storage on phenolic compounds in lettuce by Zhao, X, Carey, E.E, Young, J.E, Wang, W, Iwamoto, T

“…As the largest group of phytochemicals, dietary phenolics play an important role in human health and disease prevention. Cultural practices have been shown to…”
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Relation between Developmental Stage, Sensory Properties, and Volatile Content of Organically and Conventionally Grown Pac Choi (Brassica rapa var. Mei Qing Choi) by Talavera-Bianchi, Martin, Adhikari, Koushik, Chambers IV, Edgar, Carey, Edward E, Chambers, Delores H

“…This study was conducted to identify and quantify the sensory characteristics and chemical profile of organically and conventionally grown pac choi (Brassica…”
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Review of knowledge to guide product development and breeding for sweetpotato frying quality in West Africa by Carey, Edward E., Ssali, Reuben, Low, Jan W.

“…Literature review reveals high potential for commercially important fried sweetpotato in West Africa. Sweetpotato is also widely consumed in other forms…”
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Environmental stresses induce health-promoting phytochemicals in lettuce by Oh, Myung-Min, Carey, Edward E., Rajashekar, C.B.

“…Plants typically respond to environmental stresses by inducing antioxidants as a defense mechanism. As a number of these are also phytochemicals with…”
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Antioxidant Phytochemicals in Lettuce Grown in High Tunnels and Open Field by Oh, M.M., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea, Carey, Edward E., K-State Horticulture Research and Extension Center, Olathe, Kansas, USA, Rajashekar, C.B., Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA

“…Genotype along with growing and management conditions can affect the content and the composition of phytochemicals in plants. Two lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)…”
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Sensory characteristics and consumer segmentation of fried sweetpotato for expanded markets in Africa by Dery, Eric K., Carey, Edward E., Ssali, Reuben T., Low, Jan W., Johanningsmeier, Suzanne D., Oduro, Ibok, Boakye, Abena, Omodamiro, Rachael M., Yusuf, Hauwa L.

“…This research provides a guide to sweetpotato breeders for developing and deploying appropriate sweetpotato cultivars capable of meeting targeted consumer…”
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Antioxidant capacity of leafy vegetables as affected by high tunnel environment, fertilisation and growth stage by Zhao, Xin, Iwamoto, Takeo, Carey, Edward E

“…BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to evaluate the influences of protected environment, organic fertilisation and growth stage on the oxygen radical…”
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Phytochemical phenolics in organically grown vegetables by Young, Janice E., Zhao, Xin, Carey, Edward E., Welti, Ruth, Yang, Shie-Shien, Wang, Weiqun

“…Fruit and vegetable intake is inversely correlated with risks for several chronic diseases in humans. Phytochemicals, and in particular, phenolic compounds,…”
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Breeding Superior Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Cultivars for West Africa by Baafi, Ernest, Blay, Essie T., Ofori, Kwadwo, Gracen, Vernon E., Manu-Aduening, Joe, Carey, Edward E.

“…Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is of public health significance in the developing world. In spite of extensive promotion of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (Ipomoea…”
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Comparison of phenolic acids in organically and conventionally grown pac choi (Brassica rapa L. chinensis) by Zhao, Xin, Nechols, James R, Williams, Kimberly A, Wang, Weiqun, Carey, Edward E

“…BACKGROUND: Field and greenhouse studies were performed to investigate whether organic production methods influenced levels of phenolic acid compounds in pac…”
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Management Practices of Growers Using High Tunnels in the Central Great Plains of the United States by Knewtson, Sharon J.B, Carey, Edward E, Kirkham, M.B

“…A survey was conducted of 81 growers managing 185 high tunnels in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa to collect information about their high tunnel…”
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Effect of sources of sweetpotato planting material for quality vine and root yield by Abidin, Putri E., Akansake, Daniel A., Asare, Kwabena B., Acheremu, Kwabena, Carey, Edward E.

“…Commercialization of sweetpotato vines is persistent if multipliers show evidence of superiority of their vines. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of…”
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Effect of organic production and fertilizer variables on the sensory properties of pac choi (Brassica rapa var. Mei Qing Choi) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. Bush Celebrity) by Talavera-Bianchi, Martin, Chambers IV, Edgar, Carey, Edward E, Chambers, Delores H

“…BACKGROUND: The increased popularity of organic production has amplified the need for research that will help in understanding how this production system…”
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Wound healing and dry matter content of orange-fleshed sweetpotato cultivars as influenced by curing methods by Atuna, Richard A., Carey, Edward E., Low, Jan W., Amagloh, Francis K.

“…Curing in sweetpotato is a crucial pre- or postharvest practice that could guarantee improved shelf life,but rarely practised by sweetpotato farmers in…”
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Soil Quality After Eight Years Under High Tunnels by KNEWTSON, Sharon J. B, KIRKHAM, M. B, JANKE, Rhonda R, MURRAY, Leigh W, CAREY, Edward E

“…The sustainability of soil quality under high tunnels will influence management of high tunnels currently in use and grower decisions regarding design and…”
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