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Dioscorea species, commonly known as yams, are tuberous plants that
constitute a major staple food in many parts of Africa, South East
Asia, Latin America and the South Pacific. Yams are cultivated in
about 50 mainly tropical countries, and the world annual production
of edible tubers is around 73 million tonnes. This book evaluates
the current state of knowledge about yams, and how this knowledge
affects practices in production, cultivation and postharvest
technology. Dioscorea is a diverse genus in terms of its
geographical origin, domestication, morphology, chemistry and
breeding. Therefore, besides concentrating on the dozen or so
species that are used as major food crops, the book examines
species that have limited commercial or domestic value at present,
but have the potential in future to contribute to the production
and utilization of this crop. This book: * Covers botany, taxonomy,
composition, uses, cultivation, handling, storage, diseases, pests
and production. * Describes the yam industry in the main producer
countries, and around 100 of the most commonly grown species. *
Reviews many Dioscorea species that may be developed in the future.
It is an essential resource for researchers in horticulture, yam
growers, breeders and postharvest technologists.
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