These lesser-known roots and tubers offer high vitamin, micronutrient, and starch content; good yields, and various medicinal properties. As a result, they also hold potential for further research, adaptation and use in other regions of the world, and exportation. The crops are known by their Quechua Indian names: achira, ahipa, arracacha, maca, mashua, mauka, oca, … Continue reading Andean roots & tuber crops