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To evaluate the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of cassava in urban versus peri-urban areas.

Edaphic influences on nutritional quality of naturally grown cassava under urban and peri-urban conditions

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This study reveals how urban conditions affect nutritional quality and crop improvement of cassava, highlighting biomarkers like starch and tannin.

To evaluate the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of cassava in urban versus peri-urban areas.
Samples were collected from urban and peri-urban landscapes in Assam, India.
Nutritional analysis included moisture, protein, lipid, ash, starch, and essential minerals.
Anti-nutritional factors like phenol, oxalic acid, tannin, and fiber were assessed.
Urban cassava samples showed higher levels of starch, lipids, phenols, tannins, oxalates, and fiber.
Significant differences were found in nutritional composition between urban and peri-urban samples.
Pearson's correlation indicates relationships between soil conditions and nutritional content.

Devi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study reveals how urban conditions affect nutritional quality and crop improvement of cassava, highlighting biomarkers like starch and tannin.