Comprehensive and up-to-date, Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke presents the distinguishing properties of this underutilized crop. Citing a diverse cross-section of references, it reviews the history, classification, and morphology of the plant; details inulin chemistry, addresses properties and structure, extraction, and modification using organic and chemical processes; considers breeding methods, genetic resources and the heritability of important traits; and covers agronomic methods, storage, the economics ...
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Comprehensive and up-to-date, Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke presents the distinguishing properties of this underutilized crop. Citing a diverse cross-section of references, it reviews the history, classification, and morphology of the plant; details inulin chemistry, addresses properties and structure, extraction, and modification using organic and chemical processes; considers breeding methods, genetic resources and the heritability of important traits; and covers agronomic methods, storage, the economics of crop production, and future prospects for use. The book examines inulin as a biofuel and its role in obesity and diabetes, as well as bone, blood, bowel, and immune health.
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