Origin and distribution

Origin and Distribution
  • Sweet potato is a native of tropical America specifically South America or central America or North west of south America.
  • It is an important tuber crop in tropical and sub-tropical countries like Africa, China and India.
  • In India, it is grown mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Orissa.

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