Sustain Your Health with Purple Potato
The technology of Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes (PFSP) is a sweet potato variety with purple-colored flesh. These PFSP varieties are characterized by their high levels of anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid that imparts the purple color and contributes to their antioxidant properties. This technology provides a nutrient-rich crop with enhanced antioxidant activity, thereby addressing dietary imbalances and vitamin deficiencies in underserved communities. It is a valuable addition to agricultural systems, promoting overall health and well-being.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive high
Under 18: Positive high
Women: Positive high
Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable
Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement
Biodiversity: Positive impact on biodiversity
Carbon footprint: Same amount of carbon released
Environmental health: Does not improve environmental health
Soil quality: Does not affect soil health and fertility
Water use: Same amount of water used
The problems mentioned regarding "Purple-fleshed sweet potato (high in antioxidants)" include:
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A bag of 10 Kg of sweet potato vines
Increase in better health
Open source / open access
Country | Testing ongoing | Tested | Adopted |
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Kenya | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Uganda | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Here's the procedure for implementing the technology of "Purple-fleshed sweet potato (high in antioxidants)":
Last updated on 22 May 2024