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At least 25 species of root and tuber crops from 16 genera and 15 families are native to South America. Apart from the 7 species of potato (Solanum spp.), there are nine lesser known species native to the Andes that are grown for their edible underground organs and are traditionally, but not excl...


Hermann, M.Heller, J.Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant ResearchInternational Plant Genetic Resources Institute[Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon]Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon

Cultivated extensively in the lowlands of Melanesia, aibika is one of the highest yielding leafy vegetables, and is nutritious and easy to grow. This monograph reviews its taxonomy, origin, uses, genetic resources, ecology, agronomy, reproductive biology, crop protection, breeding and research ne...


Proeston, S.R.International Plant Genetic Resources Institute[Aibika/Bele, Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik.]Aibika/Bele, Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik.

Safflower is one of humanity's oldest crops but it generally has been grown on small plots for domestic use and remains a minor crop with a world seed production of about 800 000 t per year. This monograph overviews existing knowledge of the genus with emphasis on genetic resources. Chapters cove...


Dajue, L.Mündel, H.International Plant Genetic Resources Institute[Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L.]Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L.

This joint publication by IPGRI and University of Malaya was mooted as a result of the IPGRI sponsored study on ex situ conservation of bamboo for reference, research and education executed by the Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden of University of Malaya. The book introduces the bamboos of Southeast Asia...


Wong, K.M.International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteUniversity of Malaya[Bamboo the amazing grass: a guide to the diversity and study of bamboos in Southeast Asia]Bamboo the amazing grass: a guide to the diversity and study of bamboos in Southeast Asia

A large part of this book describes the genetic resources and variation of coriander and there is also information on uses, composition and crop production. Chapters cover the following topics: taxonomy and names of the species; brief description of the crop; origin of the species and centres of ...


Diederichsen, A.Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant ResearchInternational Plant Genetic Resources Institute[Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L.]Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L.

This monograph focuses on the Mediterranean lupin species and one South American species (L. mutabilis). These species have relatively large seeds and some of them have already been domesticated and have become established crops. Constraints to the use of lupin worldwide are considered, as is the...


Cowling, W.A.Buirchell, B.J.Tapia, M.E.Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant ResearchInternational Plant Genetic Resources Institute[Lupin, Lupinus L.]Lupin, Lupinus L.

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