Production and post-harvest system of Yam(Dioscorea Spp.)

Yam (Dioscorea Spp.) is a multi species crop of major economic and cultural importance in sub Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, which accounts more than 95% of world production. The so called 'yam zone' area of the world. Its productivity is high, however, easily perishable when it exposed by external factors. Once harvested is done, deteriorate begin within few days depending up on the type of varieties. The deterioration is caused by physiological changes and subsequently, by rot and decay. Therefore, there are different techniques that prolong the storage and utilization of yams is illustrated in this book.

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The author was born at Awassa, Ethiopia. He graduated from Awassa University, Master of Science in Plant- breeding in 2008. He working at Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural research/ Jimma Agricultural Research Center as Associate researcher and Coordinator of Root, Fruit and Vegetable crops research case team.