Yam is the main staple crop of the Igbos in south eastern Nigeria where for centuries it played a dominant role in both their agricultural and cultural life. It is celebrated with annual yam festivals .

Yam is one of the most significant food crops in tropical climates. It enhances food security and is a primary source of Carbohydrates and fiber for millions of people in the world's tropical and …

yam, any of several plant species of the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) grown for their edible tubers. Yams are native to warmer regions of both hemispheres, and several species …

2023年1月12日 · Yams are among the easiest and most highly productive plant tubers to cultivate. Here is a guide for planting, growing, caring for & harvesting yams.

5 天之前 · Yams are considered one of the world’s most important crops. A starchy, nutrient-rich root vegetable of the genus Dioscorea, the yam thrives in a tropical belt across West Africa, …

Yam is the name given to several plant species in the genus Dioscorea including Dioscorea alata (white yam), Dioscorea bulbifera (potato yam), Dioscorea cayenensis (yellow yam), Dioscorea …

2003年8月28日 · Yams are second to cassava as the most important tropical root crop. Yams are a staple crop in many parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. In the South Pacific, the yam is a …

Yams (‘Dioscorea’ spp.) are annual or perennial vines and climbers with annual or perennial underground tubers. Yams belong to the Dioscoreaceae family and there are an estimated …

2016年9月6日 · Yams (Dioscorea spp.) are widely grown throughout the tropics. Three yam species constitute the staple food for more than 60 million people in five West African coastal …

Yam is the second most important root/tuber crop in Africa after cassava, and is extremely important to food security in regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as well as the tropical …