Flowering, Dormancy, Yield Formation and Food Quality in Yam (Dioscorea spp.): Implications for Crop Improvement and Sustainability

Yam is a tuberous crop with great potential for enhancing food security and rural development thus contributing significantly to the lives of people in production areas. Despite its importance, productivity is low, with poor adoption rates of released commercial varieties. Yam exhibits complex growth patterns, including tuberization and dormancy. The yield, food quality and consumer preferences differ by variety. Understanding the dynamics of yam production system and best practices is critical