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Nutritional Properties Assessment of Endogenous and Improved Varieties of Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown in Southern Benin
Author(s) -
Semassa Adjobig Josiane,
Anihouvi Victor Bienvenu,
Sègla Wilfrid Padonou,
Adjanohoun Adolphe,
Djima Aly,
Gbenou Joachin,
Baba-Moussa Lamine
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pakistan journal of biological sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1812-5735
pISSN - 1028-8880
DOI - 10.3923/pjbs.2017.267.277
Subject(s) - raffinose , fructose , sugar , sucrose , food science , chemistry , composition (language) , nutrient , agronomy , biology , linguistics , philosophy , organic chemistry
A wide range of maize varieties is used in Benin but information on the nutritional characteristics of these varieties are not well known. This study aims to assess the nutritional composition of maize varieties in use in the southern region of Benin with the purpose of providing consumers accurate information for better choice.

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