A survey of pathogens associated with Cyperus esculentus L (tiger nuts) tubers sold in a Ghanaian city

BACKGROUND: Cyperus esculentus L, is a minor but important crop in Ghana. They are noted mostly by their aphrodisiac properties among others. The nuts are often eaten raw as an unprocessed snack due to its rich flavour and texture. Though eaten raw, the nuts are sometimes handled unhygienically, pos...

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Main Authors: Ayeh-Kumi, Patrick F, Tetteh-Quarcoo, Patience B, Duedu, Kwabena O, Obeng, Akua S, Addo-Osafo, Kantanka, Mortu, Samuel, Asmah, Richard H
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BioMed Central 2014
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4071804/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24906387
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-343
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