Exploring gender dynamics in the yam value chain in yam growing communities of Osun State, Nigeria

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Introduction Breeders in yam value chain often face the challenge of non-acceptability of newly bred lines by its end users. Understanding the user preferences and identifying food quality traits that determine its acceptability among men and women across the value chain is therefore imperative. Pounded yam is one of the chief products from Yam in Nigeria; this study examines the food quality characteristics that males and females actors value when selecting yam varieties for pounded yam and identify factors that influence its acceptance and consumption. Methods A multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents; Gender food product profile (G+) tool was used to assess the gender-differentiated preferences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results For both women and men participants, the females preferred pounded yam with appealing look (desirable color depending on the tuber flesh of the yam) as a major attribute while the male participants valued stretchability as one of the major attributes that they consider while rating qualities of a good quality pounded yam. High-quality yam tubers for pounded yam were associated with fresh skin, low moisture content, and color. G+ scores additionally highlighted ease of forming dough and ease of peeling . Women preferred pounded yam with appealing color, smooth texture, and stretchable dough, while men Prioritized stretchability, mouldablity, and smoothness. Among men farming as a primary occupation is positively associated with expenditure on pounded yam, while household size and yam price exerts a negative effect. For women, age and rural residence positively influenced the amount spent on pounded yam, whereas yam price exerted a negative effect. Conclusion Incorporating important food quality characteristics desired by both sexes along the yam value chain in breeding targets for pounded yam is essential for breeders to improve the acceptability of newly bred lines and achieve demand-led breeding.

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