Table 1.
Global Taro (Colocasia spp.) Genetic Resources Held Ex Situ in 2016, Based on World Information and Early Warning System
| Country | Holding institute code | No. of accessions | Mode of conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | CUB006 | 112 | Field |
| Ecuador | ECU023 | 18 | Field |
| Ethiopia | ETH085 | 138 | Field |
| Fiji | FJI049 | 1165 | In vitro |
| Guyana | GUY021 | 8 | Field |
| Japan | JPN183 | 29 | Field |
| Malawi | MW1041 | 111 | Field |
| Malaysia | MYS220 | 47 | Field + in vitro |
| Panama | PAN172 | 1 | In vitro |
| Peru | PER045 | 6 | Field |
| South Africa | ZAF062 | 35 | Fielda |
| Spain | ESP172 | 3 | Field |
| Swaziland | SWZ015 | 11 | Field |
| Taiwan | TWN001 | 1 | Seed |
| Total | 1685 |
FAO, 2018.25
a
Thirty-four accessions stored in field and one accession stored as seed in medium- and long-term storage.