Extraction and Characterisation of Starch Obtained from Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus)
Bingong Ishaku Hamidu, Adamu Abubakar, Oboyi Matthew Echeofun, Pigweh Isa Amos, Hassan Nuruldeen Ninge, Joseph Faruk Kpesibe, Johnson Silas Ngandi & Christian Faithdin · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025
Plectranthus belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is a perennial crop which is sparsely branched and grows up to 2m in height. In the year 2000, the world starch market was estimated to be 48.5 million tons, including native and modified starches. Starch from the tubers of Livings...
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10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i3435