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These ‘potatoes’ have invaded Florida. Here’s why they’re a threat

According to the UF/IFAS, one invasive plant in Florida could be mistaken for a tasty, starchy treat: Dioscorea bulbifera, ...
SciELO

Distribution, management and diversity of the endangered Amerindian yam (Dioscorea trifida L.)

The objective of this study was to verify the occurrence of Dioscorea trifida in Brazil and to obtain information concerning its distribution, management and diversity. Farmers from 21 communities ...
SciELO

Distribution, management and diversity of yam local varieties in Brazil: a study on Dioscorea alataL.

Widely spread in the tropics, yams were introduced into Brazil during the colonial period and are currently grown throughout the country. Despite its importance as a pharmacological and food source, ...
C&EN

Enhanced Hypolipidemic Effect and Safety of Red Mold Dioscorea Cultured in Deep Ocean Water

# Department of Nutrition and Health Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China ⊥ Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ...
C&EN

Involvement of Water in Carbohydrate−Protein Binding

Contribution from the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, and Department of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K. Article Views are the ...