Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae). These are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated ...
- Agriculture - Field Crops - Root Crops - Yam
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 ...
