Taro leaf blight—a threat to food security
Taro leaf blight (caused by the Oomycete Phytophthora colocasiae) is a disease of major
importance in many regions of the world where taro is grown. Serious outbreaks of taro leaf …
importance in many regions of the world where taro is grown. Serious outbreaks of taro leaf …
[HTML][HTML] Taro (Colocasia esculenta): Zero wastage orphan food crop for food and nutritional security
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is one of the traditional crops with enormous nutritional and
pharmaceutical potential as compared to the other tuber crops. It is evident from the …
pharmaceutical potential as compared to the other tuber crops. It is evident from the …
Taro in West Africa: Status, challenges, and opportunities
Taro is an ancient nutritional and medicinal crop woven into the fabric of the socio-economic
life of those living in the tropics and sub-tropics. However, West Africa (WA), which has been …
life of those living in the tropics and sub-tropics. However, West Africa (WA), which has been …
Identification of major walnut cultivars grown in China based on nut phenotypes and SSR markers
LN Chen, QG Ma, YK Chen, BQ Wang, D Pei - Scientia Horticulturae, 2014 - Elsevier
Walnut (Juglans regia L.) is an economically important tree widely cultivated in temperate
regions for its nuts and timber. In this study, molecular identification using 12 simple …
regions for its nuts and timber. In this study, molecular identification using 12 simple …
Genetic Diversification and Dispersal of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)
H Chaïr, RE Traore, MF Duval, R Rivallan… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is widely distributed in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
However, its origin, diversification and dispersal remain unclear. While taro genetic diversity …
However, its origin, diversification and dispersal remain unclear. While taro genetic diversity …
Genetic structure and diversity of East African taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott]
Abstract Taro [Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott] is mainly produced in Africa by small holder
farmers and plays an important role in the livelihood of millions of poor people in less …
farmers and plays an important role in the livelihood of millions of poor people in less …
DArTSeq SNP-based genetic diversity and population structure studies among taro [(Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] accessions sourced from Nigeria and Vanuatu
TW Fufa, WG Abtew, CO Amadi, HO Oselebe - PloS One, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Taro is a valuable staple food crop among resource-poor rural people in countries such as
Nigeria and Ghana, among others. Characterization of genetic diversity is a prerequisite for …
Nigeria and Ghana, among others. Characterization of genetic diversity is a prerequisite for …
Genetic Diversity in Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
SC Miyasaka, MR Bellinger, MB Kantar… - Genetic diversity in …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] is an ancient, tropical root crop that is
morphologically diverse with over 10,000 landraces. It is the fifth most produced root crop in …
morphologically diverse with over 10,000 landraces. It is the fifth most produced root crop in …
Development and characterisation of EST-SSR markers by transcriptome sequencing in taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schoot)
Y You, D Liu, H Liu, X Zheng, Y Diao, X Huang, Z Hu - Molecular Breeding, 2015 - Springer
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is an important crop with a long history of cultivation. In this study
5278 SSRs were identified in taro transcriptome data. A total of 2858 primer pairs were …
5278 SSRs were identified in taro transcriptome data. A total of 2858 primer pairs were …
DNA and Pacific commensal models: applications, construction, limitations, and future prospects
Components of the Pacific transported landscape have been used as proxies to trace the
prehistoric movement of humans across the Pacific for almost two decades. Analyses of …
prehistoric movement of humans across the Pacific for almost two decades. Analyses of …