Plant Diversity ›› 1998, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (10): 1-3.

• Articles •    

TARO AND ITS UTILIZATION IN YUNNAN

YANG Yong-Kang   

  1. Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650204, China
  • Online:1998-12-26 Published:1998-12-26

Abstract:

This paper expounded the utilization of taro as both food and medicine in ancient times. The moderrn cultivation,produc-tion and developmnt in Yunnan of China are briefly presented here. Major commercial taros (cultivars) in Yunnan are investigat-ed and appraised.

Key words: Taro, utilization, food, medicine