Pacific Island communities are highly exposed to a range of hazards including extreme
weather events and outbreaks of pests and diseases. These hazards can cause severe …

This review examines viral degeneration in sweetpotato in different regions of the World,
particularly that caused by Sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) and Sweet potato …

Taxonomic monographs have the potential to make a unique contribution to the
understanding of global biodiversity. However, such studies, now rare, are often considered …

The study of genetic exchange resulting from natural hybridization, horizontal gene transfer,
and viral recombination has long been marked by controversy between researchers holding …

Sweetpotato, with a global annual planting area of approximately 9 million ha, is the second
most important tropical root crop. It is widely adapted, being grown in more than 110 …

Sweet potato has traditionally been viewed as a “poor person's crop” or “orphan crop,” and it
has attracted limited attention compared to other staple crops. However, during the last …

Drawing on data from the Enga of Papua New Guinea, I (1) compare the challenges in
organizing collective action for warfare in small-scale societies with those for …

Purple-fleshed sweet potato (PFSP) is an important food crop, as it is a rich source of
nutrients and anthocyanin pigments. Drought has become a major threat to sustainable …

• Premise of the study: Morning glories are an emerging model system, and resolving
phylogenetic relationships is critical for understanding their evolution. Phylogenetic studies …

Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is widely distributed in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
However, its origin, diversification and dispersal remain unclear. While taro genetic diversity …