Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.). Schott)
- Title
- Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.). Schott)
- Creator
- Wudali S.N.; Barwad A.; Banadka A.; Shaikh A.; Al-Khayri J.M.; Nagella P.
- Description
- Plants are said to be the finest source of food and phytochemicals. Along with aerial plant components, subterranean tuberous, stems, and roots were often consumed for their phytochemical and nutritional worth. Colocasia esculenta(L.). Schott is an essential plant that is utilized for its nutritional and phytochemical properties. It is commonly called taro, which is very rich in plant secondary metabolites and their respective pharmacological properties. Taro is consumed by people worldwide and serves as a staple food in Asian and African countries, leading to its abundant production. Extensive studies has explored the nutritional composition of taro, which has been identified as a promising source of dietary fiber. Moreover, taro exhibits a wealth of minerals and phytochemicals, including phenols, flavonoids, and various derivatives, which contribute to its diverse pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of taro, encompassing its nutritional profile, phytochemistry, and numerous pharmacological properties. Additionally, it addresses the important aspects of biosafety in relation to taro consumption and highlights potential prospects for sustainable production of this remarkable tuber crop. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
- Source
- Reference Series in Phytochemistry, Vol-Part F2504, pp. 37-59.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
- Subject
- Colocasia esculenta; Nutrition; Pharmacological activities; Phytochemistry; Taro
- Coverage
- Wudali S.N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Barwad A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Banadka A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Shaikh A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Al-Khayri J.M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Nagella P., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 2511834X
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Wudali S.N.; Barwad A.; Banadka A.; Shaikh A.; Al-Khayri J.M.; Nagella P., “Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.). Schott),” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 23, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/18092.