Biochemical aspects of cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) with special emphasis on cyanogenic glucosides - A review

Abstract

This review on some biochemical aspects of cassava contains 113 references. It is primarily focussed on the cyanogenic glucosides and glucosidases of cassava covering its biosynthesis, cyanide liberation, the effect of processing and detoxification specially pointing out the different approaches in Africa and South Asia and the acute and chronic toxic effects of cyanide. It also covers the recent literature on photosynthesis and nutritive aspects of cassava.