Ontologies
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Last submission date October 1, 2026
ID http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8478
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8478
https://agroportal.eu/ontologies/AGROVOC/c_8478
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yams

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  • Yams (Dioscorea spp., Dioscoreaceae, Monocotyledons) are a staple food for millions of people in tropical countries. They also provide pharmacologically active compounds in traditional medicine and for the pharmaceutical industry. Yams are harvested every season and replanted using tuber pieces to regenerate the plant. See more...
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Type http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#Concept
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