Jerry Konanui gives an overview of how to document taro varieties using the list of plant descriptors found in “Descriptors for Taro - Colocasia esculenta,” published by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute.
From measuring the position and size of the leaf, to matching the colors of the petiole and corm flesh with botanical color charts, approximately 50 descriptors for each variety are recorded. Along with the scientific documentation, Jerry provides a wealth of cultural and historic information.
His goal is to document as many of the Hawaiian taro varieties as possible for reference by future generations.
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