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The distribution of diploid and triploid domesticated and wild taro was investigated. It was found that going from south to north the frequency of diploid accession decreased, while that of triploids increased.
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Guman, Z., Dongxiao, Z. The relationship between geographic distribution and ploidy level of taro, Colocasia esculenta . Euphytica 47, 25–27 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00040358
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