Publications by authors named "Abiodun S Oyelakin"

Globally, the eggplant clade ( L.) (Solanaceae) is an economically important source of food, nutrition, income, and medicines. Members of the clade are distinctively known for their incompatibility and yet genetically related as a diploid hyper-diverse monophyletic group.

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Globally, legumes are vital constituents of diet and perform critical roles in maintaining well-being owing to the dense nutritional contents and functional properties of their seeds. While much emphasis has been placed on the major grain legumes over the years, the neglected and underutilized legumes (NULs) are gaining significant recognition as probable crops to alleviate malnutrition and give a boost to food security in Africa. Consumption of these underutilized legumes has been associated with several health-promoting benefits and can be utilized as functional foods due to their rich dietary fibers, vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), proteins/essential amino acids, micro-nutrients, and bioactive compounds.

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