Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Māori were quick to adopt the potato as a staple item in their diet and as a trade commodity. Varieties described, origins discussed. (Urenika, Katote or Derwent, Keretewha, Tuarua, Waikato, Ringaringakatira, Karupararera, Moemoe, Poiwa, Nga outi outi, Raupi, Peruperu. Parete, Tatairongo, Kowiniwini, Uwhiwhero, Karoro) Discusses wide-spread beliefs re pre-European introduction.Project on matching some Maori varieties with 18th and 19th century varieites grown in Scottish collections.