Natural antifibrosis potential of anthocyanin in Ipomoea batatas against Transforming Growth Factor beta Type II receptor by in silico ADMET and molecular docking study by Evi Lusiana, Ernawati Sinaga, Zen Hafy, Debby Handayati Harahap, Ramzi Amin, Irsan Saleh

“…Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) are known to have bioactive anthocyanin compounds with numerous human therapeutic benefits. …”
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Production of a Complementary Food: Influence of Cowpea Soaking Time on the Nutritional, Antinutritional, and Antioxidant Properties of the Cassava-Cowpea-Orange-Fleshed Potato Ble... by Abiola Folakemi Olaniran, Clinton Emeka Okonkwo, Omorefosa Osarenkhoe Osemwegie, Yetunde Mary Iranloye, Yemisi Tokunbo Afolabi, Omokolade Oluwaseyi Alejolowo, Charles Obiora Nwonuma, Toluwanimi Esther Badejo

“…This study investigated the effect of cowpea soaking time (3, 6, and 9 h) on different composition ratios of cassava, cowpea, and orange-fleshed sweet potato (CCP) blends (50 : 40 : 10 (EC), 50 : 30 : 20 (FC), 50 : 20 : 30 (GC), and 50 : 50 : 0 (HC)). …”
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Giant Sweetpotato Bug, Spartocera batatas (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae) by Susan E. Halbert

“… A large colony of Spartocera batatas (Fabricius) was found in late June 1995 on an Asian cultivar of sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) in Homestead, Florida, by Lynn D. …”
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Demand and consumption patterns of banana in Tanzania by William George

“…Cross-price elasticities show substitution effects with cassava (0.06–0.08) and sweet potatoes (0.24). Income elasticity is positive (0.040–0.070) and significant. …”
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Apport de la micro-usure dentaire à la reconstitution du régime alimentaire des anciens Pascuans by Caroline Polet, Céline Bourdon, Martine Vercauteren, Jean-Louis Slachmuylder

“…Ungar.The pattern of microwear of the Easter Islanders indicates consumption of food which was not very abrasive, mainly of plant origin, which can be attributed to the important place held by sweet potatoes in their daily diet. A comparison with other populations previously studied (medieval and Neolithic populations in Belgium) indicates that the pattern of dental microwear of the Easter Islanders presents the most similarities with that of the Cistercians of the abbey of Dunes de Coxyde who consumed marine fish. …”
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Evaluation of the policy program for strengthening local food commodities for sustainable food security in papua by Septinus Saa

“…This study evaluates the policy program focused on strengthening local food commodities in Papua, specifically targeting sago, sweet potatoes, and maize. The objective is to assess the program's effectiveness in boosting local food production and its overall contribution to sustainable food security. …”
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Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Kashare Sub-County, Mbarara District. by Agaba, Richard

“…Regarding the impact on crop yields and food security, 42.9% of respondents reported a reduction in maize yields as the main consequence, while 9.5% noted declines in other crops like sweet potatoes. Additionally, 33.3% mentioned reduced bean production, and 14.3% observed decreased cassava yields. …”
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Naads and Poverty Reduction in Kabale District by Matthew, Jimtexkuule

“…Results showed that most of the households had married household heads in the age bracket 25-54 years and less than half of household’s members had not attained formal education. Sorghum, beans, sweet potatoes and solanum potatoes are the main crop enterprises, while goats, poultry and piggery are the main livestock species kept. …”
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