Fourteen accessions of edible aroids were evaluated in Manaus- AM, in 1983 and 1984. In general Colocasia sp accessions show reduced growth, with medium or short leaf sizes. Accession 02/79 presented higher value for protein and the best yield. Xanthosoma sp accessions showed irregular growth with tail plants with large leaves or medium plants. The higher yield of taro is due to the large size of the central corm, where is concentred the higher nutritional value.
Edible aroids-nutritional value; Production; Colocasia sp e Xanthosoma sp