Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosus L.A unique plant on many levels, the distinctive properties of the Jerusalem artichoke, or Helianthus tuberosus L., present novel answers to some of today's most pressing problems. The potential of Jerusalem artichoke as a source for inulin, a fructose polymer that may provide dietary health benefits for obesity, diabetes, and several other health is |
Contents
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Chapter 3 Classification Identification and Distribution | 29 |
Chapter 4 Plant Morphology and Anatomy | 35 |
Chapter 5 Chemical Composition and Inulin Chemistry | 53 |
Chapter 6 Value in Human and Animal Diets | 97 |
Chapter 7 Biomass and Biofuel | 127 |
Chapter 8 Genetic Resources Breeding and Cultivars | 149 |
Chapter 10 Developmental Biology Resource Allocation and Yield | 269 |
Chapter 11 Pollinators Pests and Diseases | 365 |
Chapter 12 Agronomic Practices | 383 |
Chapter 13 Storage | 401 |
Chapter 14 Economics | 407 |
Appendix | 423 |
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Back cover | 479 |
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Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosus L. Stanley J. Kays,Stephen F. Nottingham No preview available - 2007 |
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