Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae). These are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. There are many cultivars of yam.
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What is the Difference Between a Sweetpotato and a Yam?:: This site seeks to answer the question about "yams" and sweetpotatoes.
Yam Diseases in Ghana:: Outlines research into the nature and impact of diseases which may affect the yam crop.
On the Bright Side of Yam Production:: Nigeria is the leading producer of yams in sub-Saharan Africa but most farmers face problems with declining productivity, disease, cost and scarcity of clean planting material. A project in Kogi States is showing farmers how to grow their own disease free material.
Dioscorea batatas, The Hardy Yam - Plants For A Future:: Article with brief details of cultivation and uses, including reader comments.
CGIAR: Research & Impact: Areas of Research: Yam:: Account of the importance and extent of cultivation of the crop today.
Veritable Vegetable:: Provides company information and history, mission statement, and job opportunities. Based in San Francisco, California.
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Greenhouse Vegetable Information:: Articles and forums on crop management, disease control, nutrient film technique, and media systems like soilless culture.
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Article with brief details of cultivation and uses, including reader comments.
Provides information on harvesting, transport, packaging, curing, cleaning, storage, processing and dormancy in the tubers.
Account of the importance and extent of cultivation of the crop today.
Outlines research into the nature and impact of diseases which may affect the yam crop.
Nigeria is the leading producer of yams in sub-Saharan Africa but most farmers face problems with declining productivity, disease, cost ...
