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The roots are an extensive and complex system of fine, fibrous roots and scaly rhizomes with small, hard, spherical tubers and basal bulbs attached. The tubers are 0.3–2.5 cm ( 1 ⁄ 8 –1 in) in diameter and the colors vary between yellow, brown, and black.
This is the most common variety grown in Japan. Its grass is relatively short, and its leaves are medium-sized and green. Its tuber is oblong, and its outer skin is blue. Among the ao kuwai strains, the one with a flat bottom of the tuber is called Shinden kuwai, and the slightly waist-high, round-bellied strain is called Kyo kuwai. [8]
Taro has the fifth largest production among root and tuber crops worldwide. [59] The average yield of taro is around 7 tons per hectare. [59] Taro can be grown in paddy fields where water is abundant or in upland situations where water is supplied by rainfall or supplemental irrigation.
Berberine, a plant compound traditionally used in herbal medicine, is today commonly stocked on the shelves of health food stores and pharmacies as a supplement. Beyond weight loss, berberine also ...
Several fungi bring about significant crop losses, one of the most serious being cassava root rot; the pathogens involved are species of Phytophthora, the genus which causes potato blight. Cassava root rot can result in losses of as much as 80 percent of the crop. [36] A major pest is a rust caused by Uromyces manihotis. [47]
Candy canes are a peppermint treat long associated with Christmas. Learn their history, including why they were first made with red and white stripes.
The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.And ...
Geopora, Peziza, and Tuber spp. are vital in the establishment of oak communities. [36] Tuber species prefer argillaceous or calcareous soils that are well drained and neutral or alkaline. [37] [38] [39] Tuber truffles fruit throughout the year, depending on the species, and can be found buried between the leaf litter and the soil.