Mysuru, Feb. 7 -- Karnataka is renowned for its diversity of tubers, with tribal communities such as the Kunabi, Siddhi, Jenu Kuruba, Betta Kuruba, Soliga and Iruliga continuing to incorporate these staple foods into their diets.

To showcase the incredible world of roots and tubers, Sahaja Samrudha, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Mysore West is organising the Roots and Tuber Mela (Festival) on Feb. 8 and 9 at Nanjaraja Bahaddur Choultry on Vinoba Road in city.

The two-day festival will feature a variety of native and wild tubers, along with value-added products and delicious recipes made from tubers. Farmers from across Karnataka will bring unique varieties like purple yam, aerial potato, sweet potatoes in purple, red, blue an...