Yams—Dioscorea spp.
This document provides an overview of yams (genus Dioscorea), detailing their botanical characteristics, uses, and cultivation practices. It distinguishes true yams from sweet potatoes, outlines edible and medicinal species, and describes their growth in tropical and subtropical regions. The articl...
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| Main Author: | James M. Stephens |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139902 |
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