Colocasia Taro on Pohnpei Island
Colocasia Taro on Pohnpei Island
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1993-01
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Primo, Augustine
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University of Hawaii
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Using legends and history, the origin of Colocasia taro on Pohnpei is examined, and its importance culturally and nutritionally is summarized. The most common method of growing taro, integration into the traditional agroforestry system, is described, and a summary of future research needs for Colocasia taro is presented.
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Colocasia esculenta,
Pohnpei,
taro
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Primo A. 1993. Colocasia taro on Pohnpei Island. In: Ferentinos L, editor. Proceedings of the Sustainable Taro Culture for the Pacific Conference. Sustainable Taro Culture for the Pacific Conference; 1992 Sept 24-25; Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu (HI): University of Hawaii. p. 6-7.
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2 pages
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