Dioscorea cayenensis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dioscoreaceae
gptkbp:climate tropical
drought resistance
flood tolerance
temperature resilience
gptkbp:common_name yellow yam
gptkbp:conservation_status not threatened
gptkbp:controls tuberous
gptkbp:cooking_method boiling
frying
baking
gptkbp:cuisine grilling
stewing
mashing
pureeing
gptkbp:cultivation gptkb:Caribbean
crop rotation
organic farming
sustainable agriculture
intercropping
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of fertility
used in festivals
important in Caribbean cuisine
important in African cuisine
gptkbp:family gptkb:Dioscoreaceae
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:beer
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dioscorea
gptkbp:growth_habit perennial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dioscorea cayenensis
gptkbp:hunting_technique 6-12 months after planting
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement alternate
heart-shaped
gptkbp:native_to West Africa
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in carbohydrates
source of vitamins
source of minerals
gptkbp:part_of tuber
gptkbp:pests nematodes
gptkbp:propagation_method vegetative
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Dioscorea_alata
gptkb:Dioscorea_opposita
gptkb:Dioscorea_rotundata
gptkbp:research_interest genetic diversity
crop improvement
disease resistance
nutritional enhancement
gptkbp:social_responsibility fungal infections
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:strategic_importance local markets
cash crop
export potential
gptkbp:uses gptkb:product