Biodiversity assessment of African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) accessions from Savanna and Forest zones of Nigeria as revealed by seed storage proteins and RAPD markers

Akin-Idowu, Pamela E.; Aduloju, Ayodeji O.; Akinyoola, Omolara I.; Ibitoye, Dorcas Olubunmi; Orkpeh, Uterdzua; Adebo, Usifo G.; Olagunju, Yemisi O.

doi:10.46265/genresj.obvw6791

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“…In addition to being prospective food sources, edible oil, fodder lumber, firewood, and green manure, locust bean trees thrive in arid regions. Onnyi et al ( 2004) estimated that approximately 200,000 tons of African locust bean seeds are harvested annually in Nigeria alone, in addition to volumes produced in the savannah region of Oyo, Osun, and Kwara States of Nigeria [11]. Unfortunately, the locust bean is quickly losing prominence to other flavouring agents such as Maggi, Royco, Knorr, etc., and its nutritional value cannot be compared to that of these synthetic sources.…”

Section: Table 1 Nutrition Composition Of Locust Bean Seedmentioning

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Willingness to Pay for Centralized Modern Locust Bean Processing Equipment in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Abdu-Raheem

Oluwatusin

Kolawole

et al. 2023

EJNFS

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This study investigated the propensity to pay for modern apparatus processing locust beans in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Utilizing primary data and a multistage sampling strategy, 240 processors were chosen for the study. The collected data were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics and an inferential statistical instrument, such as Logit and ordinary least square regression analysis. About 72 percent of processors were married and had an average of eight years of experience processing locust legumes. The majority of respondents belonged to a cooperative group (66.7%) and had no access to credit (100%). The average monthly income from processing was N18,000. The majority of respondents (65%) were unwilling to pay for the service of centralized, advanced or contemporary processing equipment. According to the results of the Logit regression analysis, the variables that significantly influence willingness to pay for the service of centralized modern locust bean processing equipment were household income and processing experience (1%), level of education and age (5%), and household size (10%). The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) analysis reveals that household size and education level were significant at the 1% level, while age and marital status were significant at the 5% level and processing experience was significant at the 1% level. The study suggests that processors ready to pay should form a formidable cooperative to secure grants or loans to establish a centralized, contemporary locust processing cottage. The government should educate processors on modern food processing and safety at all levels.

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Section: Table 1 Nutrition Composition Of Locust Bean Seedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Willingness to Pay for Centralized Modern Locust Bean Processing Equipment in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Abdu-Raheem

Oluwatusin

Kolawole

et al. 2023

EJNFS

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“…Genetic variability assessment is one of the fundamental steps towards domestication of wild tree species, since it would help strengthen breeding and conservation programmes [421]. This is crucial for domestication and sustainable management, particularly in the context of rapid environmental changes [400].…”

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“…This is crucial for domestication and sustainable management, particularly in the context of rapid environmental changes [400]. Notable examples in the third decade include Prosopis africana [422], A. spinosa [423] and P. biglobosa [400,421].…”

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“…To enhance selection towards conservation, breeding and sustainable utilization of P. biglobosa in Nigeria, [421] assessed 16 accessions for their variability based on DNA profiling and seed protein. Interestingly, a genetically distinct accession with a unique seed protein marker has been selected for potential exploitation in breeding programmes.…”

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“…Interestingly, a genetically distinct accession with a unique seed protein marker has been selected for potential exploitation in breeding programmes. Due to the narrow genetic base of the accessed accessions, the authors have recommended the intensification of germplasm screening across the different agroecological zones of Nigeria and their characterization using specific markers [421].…”

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Biodiversity assessment of African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) accessions from Savanna and Forest zones of Nigeria as revealed by seed storage proteins and RAPD markers

Cited by 4 publications

References 49 publications

Willingness to Pay for Centralized Modern Locust Bean Processing Equipment in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Willingness to Pay for Centralized Modern Locust Bean Processing Equipment in Ekiti State, Nigeria

The Future of Food: Domestication and Commercialization of Indigenous Food Crops in Africa over the Third Decade (2012–2021)

Genetic Diversity Assessment in Vegetable Crops

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