2024年1月19日 · Take Ghana's white yam, for instance, a mild variety perfect for mashing, boiling, or frying. Or meet ube, the Philippines' vibrant purple gem, boasting a vanilla-like flavor …

Medicinally, American/Mexican wild yam is used for spasmodic, shooting and aching pains, especially due to an excited nervous system. It treats bilious colic, neuralgia, rheumatoid …

2003年8月28日 · In the West African yam zone, which is the principal producer on a global basis, D. rotundata, D. alata, and D. esculenta are the most common species. Yams have both …

2016年9月6日 · Here we give a general introduction to yams, including their origin and geographic distribution as well as different types of yams common in Africa and Asia, and outline their uses.

2023年5月31日 · Yam grows best in well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter and have a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Soils that are too acidic or alkaline can affect the growth and yield of …

2017年3月1日 · Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a very important common food crop in West Africa. Beyond its food and nutritious values, the ownership and cultivation of yam have many …

Yams are flowering plants of the family Dioscoreaceae, consisting of more than 800 species of climbing vines and woody shrubs. Many members of the yam family produce subterranean …

2025年1月23日 · There are several varieties of yam, including white yam, yellow yam, and water yam, each with its unique flavor and texture. Yam can be boiled, fried, roasted, or mashed, …

Yams are starchy tubers of African origin, botanically belonging to the genus Dioscorea. The word yam comes from the African word “nyami,” which means “to eat.” Although yams are …