Root and tuber crops (RTCs) including dasheen (taro) (Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott var. esculenta), eddoe (Colocasia antiquorum), sweet potato (Ipomoea batata

Root and tuber crops (RTCs) have been the mainstay for 85% of Papua New Guineans, contributing to food security and household income. Although RTCs have special

Root and tuber crops (RTCs) are important dietary staples and food security crops for the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Pacific Islands. However, the pro

Collecting, conservation and utiklization of plant genetic resources and their global distribution are essential componentes of international crop improvement p

The most highly produced and utilised root and tuber crops (RTCs) in Barbados are sweet potatoes, yams and cassava. These staple crops are mainly consumed fresh