Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon

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 exclusi...

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Main Authors:	Hermann, M., Heller, J., Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Format:	Libro
Language:	Inglés
Published:	1997
Subjects:	root vegetables pachyrhizus arracacia xanthorrhiza taxonomy botany geographical distribution plant genetic resources germplasm storage plant breeding biodiversity
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104208