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The Yam Checklist: Starting a Backyard Dioscorea Germplasm Collection

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pagnr:
Vanuatu scientists develop new super hybrid yam,  Golden Hybrid Yam. This new hybrid variety was developed through the breeding of soft yam (Dioscorea Alata) and wild yam (Dioscorea Numularia) for increased resilient and adaptability to local conditions.
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/vanuatu-golden-hybrid-yam/13542878
https://www.dailypost.vu/news/countdown-to-launch-of-vanuatu-golden-hybrid-yam/article_58d6c5b6-96db-5c2f-a753-c4c17b4b27f6.html
https://www.facebook.com/LivingInVanuatuNews/posts/golden-hybrid-yam-a-new-super-climate-resilient-yam-that-can-be-harvested-all-ye/4004878002951983/

Caesar:
Wow, that’s impressive! I didn’t think those two species were close enough to crossbreed. Is there any source for them able and willing to ship overseas?

pagnr:

It would be interesting to know if the hybrid Yams are on sale in markets in Vanuatu now, or if they will be grown in Neighbouring countries too.
When I lived in Cairns, Australia I used to enjoy Taro, Sweet Potato and Yams from PNG Ladies that sold them at the famous Rusty's Markets.

This info is from link 2
“There are 23 varieties of VGHY that were raised in multiplication plots in Santo, Tagabe Agriculture farm and the DARD Santo team will attend the NWA with 1 tonne of VGHY to be distributed to farmers through-out the country who will be participating in the NWA,” he said.

“This is a very special hybrid as it can be planted through-out the year or all year around. It can be harvested after six to 10 months unlike wild yam that can be harvested after three years.

“After harvesting, its planting materials for replanting should be safely stored for two months which is its dormancy period.
“DARD’s aim is to distribute this new yam variety to all famers of Vanuatu by the end of 2021.”

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