SABI Magazine | Page 46

Biodiversity species of the genus Ipomoea in the morning glory family, were described from Bolivia last year, among them a close relative of the sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas, offering exciting options for the future of this crop. “But there are still large parts of the world where very little is known about plants. Identification of these important plant areas is now critical.” said Steve Bachman, strategic output leader for the State of the World´s Plants r