2023
DOI: 10.1007/s10722-023-01664-y
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The forgotten giant of the Pacific: a review on giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don)

Abstract: This article provides an overview over taxonomy, distribution, cultivation and use of giant taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don. The species belongs to the Araceae (aroid) family, which consists of 3700 species grouped into 107 genera. Among those species are several important crop species from tropical Asia and America. Giant taro, with a thick stem, large leaves and inflorescences, is cultivated as a food crop in several Pacific countries and in tropical Asia. In other parts of the world, it is mainly cul… Show more

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“…After that, it is forgotten in favor of other foods [34]. Muller [21] considers giant taro to be a neglected plant in the Pacific.…”
Section: Research Done By Liana Et Al 2021 Found That Dalugha Is Amon...mentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…After that, it is forgotten in favor of other foods [34]. Muller [21] considers giant taro to be a neglected plant in the Pacific.…”
Section: Research Done By Liana Et Al 2021 Found That Dalugha Is Amon...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Tropical Asia and several Pacific nations grow giant taro as a food crop. It has a substantial stem, large leaves, and inflorescences [21]. Giant swap taro is primarily grown on a small scale as part of subsistence farming.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%