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Oca! A Delightful Tuber with Dr. Eve Emshwiller
Oca! A Delightful Tuber with Dr. Eve Emshwiller
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
This week, we get to the root of things! Literally! I speak with Dr. Eve Emshwiller, ethnobotanist and expert on the Andean tuber crop “Oca” in the genus Oxalis. We dig into the fascinating genetics, chemistry, and morphology of this staple food source. We also discuss how research on crop wild relatives can contribute to food security for the future.
#oca #Andes #crops #eveemshwiller
#oca #Andes #crops #eveemshwiller
Released:
Feb 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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