Research Details

Verification, pilot application, and optimization of the production and processing technologies of less- known yam species (kamangeg, karot, tugui) for sustainable commercialization

Noralyn B. Legaspi, Lea C. Agbigay

Category: Program

Status: On-going

Duration: January 2, 2023 - September 30, 2025

Component Projects:

  1. Revalidation of the production technology
  2. Optimization of the kamangeg flour production and karot detoxification technologies
  3. Food Product Development on Karot and Tugui

Expected Output

  •  | a production technology for the increased productivity of the less-known yams. 
  • at least five yam-based food products. 
  •  at least one publication in refereed journal. 
  • at least five utility models for the process and composition of the food products.
  • at least one technology licensing agreement/marketing agreement forged.
  •  at least two partnerships with LGUs.