Taro (अरबी)

Taro root is an exotic variety of root vegetables that are found abundantly in the tropical environment. It comes from a plant known as Arbi, where its leaves are extremely large and heart-shaped. The plant has a corm, which has abundant amounts of dietary fiber and minerals.

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Tropical root vegetable belongs to the Araceae family with the scientific name being Colocasia esculenta. This plant can be cultivated easily in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Pacific Islands. Being water-dependent, it grows well in areas receiving lots of rainfalls and near lakes and rivers. Edible parts of the plant include roots or corms and leaves.

The structure of the plant includes huge heart-shaped leaves which are attached to the body of the plant using petioles. Roots or edible parts of the taro have lots of nutritious ingredients like carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. Moreover, when cooked, it becomes tasty with sweet and nutty flavor. Having plenty of useful substances, taro becomes an integral part of rural people nutrition.

The popularity of the taro crop among farmers has risen due to its sustainability. It requires little area for cultivation, low requirements concerning soil composition and possibility of organic agriculture. Therefore, it is necessary to grow it for ensuring availability of food for rural populations while maintaining soil moisture and biodiversity at a proper level.