Colocasia esculenta

Common Names: wild taro, coco yam

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Chloroplast capture and range extension after hybridization in taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Matthews PJ et al (2024).
Ecol Evol.
DOI:
10.1002/ece3.70082
PubMed:
39206463

Evaluation of In Vivo Antidiarrheal Activities of 80% Methanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Peels of Colocasia esculenta (Araceae).

Obsa Terfa T et al (2024).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2024/2728282
PubMed:
39035348

Metal content, bioaccumulation, translocation, and health risk assessment of root vegetables grown in KwaZulu-Natal small-scale farms of South Africa.

Zondo SG et al (2024).
Environ Monit Assess.
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-024-12920-8
PubMed:
39028326

Parataxonomy and diversity of local varieties of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) and macabo (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott) grown in Benin (West Africa).

Tamadaho AAS et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33292
PubMed:
39022056

Alocasia odora poisoning due to calcium oxalate needle crystals in Japan.

Yanagawa Y and Nagasawa H (2024).
J Rural Med.
DOI:
10.2185/jrm.2024-001
PubMed:
38975041

Characterization of Acid Hydrolyzed Taro Boloso-I (Colocasia esculenta Cultivar) Starch as a Diluent in Direct Compression of Tablets.

Gashaw S, Getachew A and Mola F (2024).
Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci.
DOI:
10.1155/2024/6560070
PubMed:
38840752

Transcriptome-based identification and validation of reference genes for corm growth stages, different tissues, and drought stress in Taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Genetics
Dong W, Chen Q and He F (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-024-05199-x
PubMed:
38816693

Fabrication and optimization of extended-release beads of diclofenac sodium based on Ca(++) cross-linked Taro (Colocasia esculenta) stolon polysaccharide and pectin by quality-by-design approach.

Sarkar S et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132606
PubMed:
38788875

The development of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on 8 major crops in Japan and its oviposition preference for maize and soybean.

Tanaka S, Mizutani N and Murata M (2024).
J Econ Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/jee/toae063
PubMed:
38665059

Neuroprotective activity of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott leaves against monosodium glutamate-induced excitotoxicity in rats: phytochemical and molecular docking study.

Summary

Schott leaves show neuroprotective activity in rats, with 16 polyphenolic compounds identified in -BF and 15 in ME. Isolated compounds bind at target pocket with higher energy. These findings reveal new potential treatments for neurological diseases.

NeurosciencePhytochemistry
Khazaal HT et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2024.2340061
PubMed:
38606753

Characterization of Azorean Plant Leaves for Sustainable Valorization and Future Advanced Applications in the Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Industries.

Barros JGL et al (2024).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox13030325
PubMed:
38539858

Identification of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) and South American crops introduced during early settlement of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), as revealed through starch analysis.

Berenguer P et al (2024).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0298896
PubMed:
38507346

Drought Stress Inhibits Starch Accumulation in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott).

Zhang E et al (2024).
Front Biosci (Landmark Ed).
DOI:
10.31083/j.fbl2902057
PubMed:
38420795

Fabrication and Characterization of Taro (Colocasia esculenta)-Mucilage-Based Nanohydrogel for Shelf-Life Extension of Fresh-Cut Apples.

Tosif MM et al (2024).
Gels.
DOI:
10.3390/gels10020095
PubMed:
38391425

Techno-economic feasibility and life cycle assessment analysis for a developed novel biosorbent-based arsenic bio-filter system.

Maity S et al (2024).
Environ Geochem Health.
DOI:
10.1007/s10653-023-01839-7
PubMed:
38367087

Yams (Dioscorea spp.) in shellmounds and swiddens: ancient history in Babitonga Bay, Santa Catarina State, southern Brazil.

da Silva Souza DA, da Bandeira DR and Peroni N (2024).
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-024-00653-4
PubMed:
38308263

Comparative Metabolome and Transcriptome Analyses Reveal the Regulatory Mechanism of Purple Leafstalk Production in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott).

Summary

Scientists analyzed the metabolome and transcriptome of purple taro leafstalks, discovering 187 flavonoids and 5 anthocyanins at higher concentrations than green leafstalks. This research provides insights into the color mechanism of purple taro leafstalks.

Genetics
Jiang S et al (2024).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes15010138
PubMed:
38275619

Activity of Colocasia esculenta (Taro) Corms against Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cells: Chemical Study and Molecular Characterization.

Gastroenterology
Esposito T et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms25010252
PubMed:
38203419

Characterization of Second-Generation Snacks Manufactured from Andean Tubers and Tuberous Root Flours.

Acurio L et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13010051
PubMed:
38201079

Effects of taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] slices on nutritional quality, sensory quality, and shelf life of Chinese pickled and steamed pork belly.

Quan Q et al (2023).
Front Nutr.
DOI:
10.3389/fnut.2023.1290221
PubMed:
38024387

Application of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Mucilage as a Promising Antimicrobial Agent to Extend the Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Brinjals (Eggplants).

Summary

Scientists extracted and used taro mucilage to enhance the shelf-life of fresh-cut brinjals. The mucilage gel solution reduced weight loss and maintained pH and acidity levels. It showed antioxidant activity and antimicrobial efficacy against food pathogens, making it an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic additives.

Antimicrobial
Tosif MM et al (2023).
Gels.
DOI:
10.3390/gels9110904
PubMed:
37998994

Tarin-Loaded Nanoliposomes Activate Apoptosis and Autophagy and Inhibit the Migration of Human Mammary Adenocarcinoma Cells.

Cardoso RV et al (2023).
Int J Nanomedicine.
DOI:
10.2147/IJN.S434626
PubMed:
37954458

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities, and Metabolite Profiling of Selected Medicinal Plants of Nepal.

Immunology
Shrivastava AK et al (2023).
J Trop Med.
DOI:
10.1155/2023/6641018
PubMed:
37954133

Characterization of the physicochemical properties of Lipu Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott starch: A potential new food ingredient.

Summary

Lipu taro starch has lower amylose content and smaller particle size compared to cassava starch and wheat starch, resulting in superior emulsification properties and thermal stability, but inferior mechanical strength in gel formation.

Phytochemistry
Huang G et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127803
PubMed:
37913879

Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Taro Leaf Antioxidants Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: An Eco-Friendly Strategy for the Valorization of Crop Residues.

Christou A et al (2023).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox12101801
PubMed:
37891880

Complete genome sequence of a novel mitovirus detected in Colocasia esculenta.

Summary

Scientists discovered a new mitovirus in taro plant in China. The virus's genome was sequenced and found to belong to a new species in the Duamitovirus genus. This is the first time a member of Mitoviridae has been associated with taro.

Genetics
Wu M et al (2023).
Arch Virol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00705-023-05902-7
PubMed:
37889350

A comprehensive health risk assessment associated with bioaccumulation of heavy metals and nutrients in selected macrophytes of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India.

Laishram RJ, Singh TB and Alam W (2023).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-023-29606-2
PubMed:
37713085

Evaluation and phenotypic plasticity of taro [Colocasia esculenta (l.) Schott.] genotypes for nutrient and anti-nutrient composition.

Donkor EF et al (2023).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0291358
PubMed:
37703222

Effect of high voltage dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) atmospheric cold plasma treatment on physicochemical and functional properties of taro (Colocasia esculenta) starch.

Phytochemistry
Gupta RK, Guha P and Srivastav PP (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126772
PubMed:
37683744

Assessment of Colocasia esculenta leaf extract as a natural alternative for Sitophilus zeamais control: Toxicological, biochemical, and mechanistic insights.

Oriyomi VO et al (2023).
Pestic Biochem Physiol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105545
PubMed:
37666616

Jurassic NLR: conserved and dynamic evolutionary features of the atypically ancient immune receptor ZAR1.

Adachi H et al (2023).
Plant Cell.
DOI:
10.1093/plcell/koad175
PubMed:
37467141

Functional exploration of taro starch (Colocasia esculenta) supplemented yogurt.

Shaheryar M et al (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3358
PubMed:
37324901

Functional profile and encapsulating properties of Colocasia esculenta (Taro).

Review
Zubair MW et al (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3357
PubMed:
37324900

Research progress on the bulb expansion and starch enrichment in taro (Colocasia esculenta (L). Schott).

Review
Zhang E et al (2023).
PeerJ.
DOI:
10.7717/peerj.15400
PubMed:
37309370

Baseline study of water, soil, and identification of potential native phytoremediators of total petroleum hydrocarbon from oil-contaminated areas in the vicinity of Geleky oilfield of Assam.

Sarma N et al (2023).
Environ Monit Assess.
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-023-11392-6
PubMed:
37296255

Safety profile of colocasia esculenta tuber extracts in benign prostate hyperplasia.

Tusubira D et al (2023).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-023-04018-4
PubMed:
37286957

Genotype by Phytophthora colocasiae isolate interaction in breeding for resistance to taro [Colocasia esculenta var esculenta (L.) Schott] leaf blight disease in Ghana.

Genetics
Fobi Donkor E et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16350
PubMed:
37274721

Distribution of Cadmium in Fresh Vegetables Marketed in Southeast China and Its Dietary Exposure Assessment.

Pan XD and Han JL (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12061204
PubMed:
36981131

Effects of solar tunnel drying zones and slice thickness on the drying characteristics of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) slice.

Review
Molla ET, Teka TA and Taye AH (2022).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3175
PubMed:
36911842

In-vivo and in-silico studies revealed the molecular mechanisms of Colocasia esculenta phenolics as novel chemotherapy against benign prostatic hyperplasia via inhibition of 5α-reductase and α1-adrenoceptor.

CancerPhytochemistry
Tusubira D et al (2023).
In Silico Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1007/s40203-023-00141-9
PubMed:
36873908

Detection of the local adaptive and genome-wide associated loci in southeast Nigerian taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) populations.

Genetics
Fufa TW et al (2023).
BMC Genomics.
DOI:
10.1186/s12864-023-09134-6
PubMed:
36694124

Characterization of Biodegradable Films Made from Taro Peel (Colocasia esculenta) Starch.

Bidari R et al (2023).
Polymers (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/polym15020338
PubMed:
36679218

Feasibility of the crude extracts of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius and Colocasia esculenta as intracanal medicaments in endodontic therapy in comparison to the 940 nm diode laser: An in vitro antimicrobial study.

Antimicrobial
Hama Gharib DS and Salman RF (2023).
J Dent Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jds.2022.06.023
PubMed:
36643226

Simulation of transient heat transfer during forced convection cooling of cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott) tubers.

Ndisya J et al (2022).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12360
PubMed:
36582729

DNA Barcoding and ITS2 Secondary Structure Predictions in Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) from the North Eastern Hill Region of India.

Genetics
Devi MP et al (2022).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes13122294
PubMed:
36553561

Antagonistic and plant growth promotion of rhizobacteria against Phytophthora colocasiae in taro.

Kelbessa BG et al (2022).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2022.1035549
PubMed:
36531382

Exploring the anti-inflammatory potential of Colocasia esculenta root extract in in-vitro and in-vivo models of inflammation.

Immunology
Baro MR et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.116021
PubMed:
36516907

Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for specific and rapid detection of Dickeya fangzhongdai targeting a unique genomic region.

Genetics
DeLude A et al (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-22023-4
PubMed:
36357509

Evaluation of Colocasia esculenta Schott in anti-cancerous properties with proximity extension assays.

Cancer
Wu L et al (2021).
Food Nutr Res.
DOI:
10.29219/fnr.v65.7549
PubMed:
34908921

Effect of effective microorganisms (EM) treated taro (Colocasia esculenta) root on the growth performance of broiler chickens.

Yesuf YK, Lejamo SB and Abduljebar TH (2023).
Anim Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1080/10495398.2021.1988627
PubMed:
34665682

Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) modulates some parameters of testosterone propionate-induced rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Endocrinology
Eleazu K, Maduabuchi Aja P and Eleazu CO (2022).
Drug Chem Toxicol.
DOI:
10.1080/01480545.2021.1892956
PubMed:
33641553

Colocasia esculenta stem as novel biosorbent for potentially toxic metals removal from aqueous system.

Maity S, Nanda S and Sarkar A (2021).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-13026-1
PubMed:
33641096

Evolutionary origins of taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Southeast Asia.

Ahmed I et al (2020).
Ecol Evol.
DOI:
10.1002/ece3.6958
PubMed:
33304557

Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Review.

Summary

This study investigated the potential effectiveness of an herbal remedy called ashwagandha root extract in treating OCD. They conducted a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with 60 participants over 12 weeks. The group taking the ashwagandha extract showed significant reduction in OCD symptoms compared to the placebo group. The researchers conclude that ashwagandha may be a promising herbal remedy for OCD treatment. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and determine the long-term safety and effectiveness.

Review Neuroscience
Talaei A, Forouzanfar F and Akhondzadeh S (2021).
Curr Drug Discov Technol.
DOI:
10.2174/1570163816666191011105050
PubMed:
31660838

A Review on Viruses Infecting Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott).

Review
Yusop MSM et al (2019).
Pathogens.
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens8020056
PubMed:
31027164

High-resolution crystal structures of Colocasia esculenta tarin lectin.

Pereira PR et al (2017).
Glycobiology.
DOI:
10.1093/glycob/cww083
PubMed:
27558840