Sulawesi Language Alliance

Championing Local Languages in the Heart of Indonesia

Root Crops

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Abstract: 
This guide describes the staple root crops of Indonesia, including native taro and yam species as well as more recently introduced plants such as tannia (cocoyam), sweet potato, cassava, and the Irish potato. A final section lists a further dozen minor species used for their edible, starchy roots.
Key Words: 
taro; tannia; cocoyam; yam; cassava; sweet potato; potato;
Series: 
Sulang Language Data and Working Papers: Topics in Lexicography
Series Number: 
005
Publisher: 
Sulawesi Language Alliance
Year Published: 
2013
Publication Language(s): 
English
Contributor(s): 
Mead, David
author
Table of Contents: 
Aroids; Yams; Some New World crops; Less common roots used for their startch; References;
Version History: 
Version 1 [13 June 2013] This paper originally circulated May 2005; reformatted for publication December 2011; revised June 2013.
License: 
All Rights Reserved


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