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In this paper, we analyze the characteristics of four tuberous roots and Andean tubers (RTAs), these Ecuador ́s native species are: mashua Tropaeolum tuberosum (tuber), achira Canna indica (rhizomatous tuber), miso or tazo Mirabilis expansa ( tuberous root) and jicama Smallanthus sonchifolius (tuberous root). We sought to determine the degree of knowledge of these RTAs in common people of central Ecuador, since their food use is actually quite marginal, either through lack of knowledge about nutrients, lack of production or simply people don ́t know how to prepare them properly. Finally, we present a short cookbook that includes forms of fast and economical preparation of 12 author dishes using these RTAs.

Constructed wetlands (CWs) have great potential as low-cost natural wastewater treatment in developing countries. The present study appraises the performance of the vertical flow constructed wetland for domestic wastewater treatment. More specifically, the potential of Canna Indica in the removal of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus (CNP) from wastewater under tropical conditions. CW cell was fabricated with a vegetative layer of Canna Indica and tested with domestic wastewater. Based on the test results, Canna Indica shows a high Removal Efficiency (RE) of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD5) on the order of 87% and 91%, respectively. Similarly, nutrients removal efficiency for total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP) was found to be 97% and 98%, respectively. The investigation also revealed that there is considerable removal of sulfates with efficiency equal to 78.4%. Overall, the Canna Indica based CWs were found to be suitable for wastewater treatment in the tropical regions, provided a viable medium for treating the wastewater in peri-urban and rural areas of developing countries. Novelty statement This study investigates the performance of Canna indica based vertical flow wetlands for greywater treatment. The study investigates the results at different hydraulic retention times and loading rates.There are no much studies reporting the performance of this variety of plant species under a tropical humid climate.The results from the study can encourage adoption of this plant variety, indigenous to this part of the country, for wastewater treatmentHighlightsIt could emphasize the importance of familiarity with constructed wetlands to comprehend the RE of various climatic zones.It is possible to highlight the Canna-based CW's efficiency in removing organics and nutrients from domestic wastewater.The possibility for field-scale Canna-based CW to remove pollution in tropical climates was investigated, andDecentralization of wastewater treatment at the household level to apply CWs that will improve wastewater quality.

Achira (Canna edulis Ker.) is a cultivated species for handcrafted food products and starch production. In Colombia is estimated an achira cultivated area of 800 ha; in the department of Nariño there has been a disturbance of viral etiology, known by farmers as Streak Virus, due to its symptoms in the leaves, but without previous records in the area. The disease causes losses in performance, although they have not been established precisely. In order to clarify the nature of this pathology and the identity of the pathogen associated with the problem, an investigation was carried out at the University of Nariño, by means of molecular tests of PCR and RT-PCR, sequencing, serology and electron microscopy, of foliar samples collected in the producing areas. The most outstanding symptoms in affected tissues were yellow mosaic, mottled, chlorotic streak and ribs discoloration, among others. There were no cytoplasmic inclusions similar to those produced by Potyvirus, nor viral particles we...