Studies on the hybrid origin of Guinea yam and its evolution

概要

Yams (Dioscorea spp.) are major starchy tuber crops that are widely consumed in the tropics. Ten yam species
are cultivated worldwide, including D. alata in Southeast Asia, D. trifida in South America, and D. rotundata
in West and Central Africa (Hancock, 2012). D. rotundata, also known as white Guinea yam, is the most
important species in West and Central Africa, an area that accounted for 92.5% of global yam production in
2018 (FAOSTAT, 2018). Beyond its nutritional and food value, Guinea yam is also important for the culture
of West African people (Obidiegwu & Akpabio, 2017). ...

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