Abstract
The monocotyledonous family- Dioscoreaceae, also known as the yam family, is known for their starchy edible tubers. It consists of 9 genera and 750 known species (Xu and Chang 2017). The members are a valuable food source in tropical regions, rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals such as potassium and manganese. Species contain diosgenin, a steroid saponin that can be toxic in high amounts (Xu and Chang 2017).
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