| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 478 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction: An Underutilized Resource; ; Nomenclature, Origin and History; Nomenclature for Helianthus tuberosus L; Origin; History; ; Classification, Identification, Distribution; Classification; Identification; Distribution; ; Plant Morphology and Anatomy; Aboveground Plant Parts; Belowground Plant Parts; Morphological Differences between Cultivars and Clones; ; Chemical Composition and Inulin Chemistry; Tuber Composition; Occurrence of Inulin in Plants; Composition, Structure and Properties of Inulin and Inulin Oligomers; Analysis of Inulin Composition; Inulin Extraction, Isolation, Purification, Fractionation, |
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Drying and Storage; Sources of Inulin; Uses for Native and Fractionated Inulin; Microbial and Enzymatic Modification of Inulin; Chemical Modification of Inulin; ; Value in Human and Animal Diets; In Human Diets; In Animal Diets; ; Biomass and Biofuel; Biomass; Direct Combustion; Biological Conversion; ; Genetic Resources, Breeding, and Cultivars; Breeding Programs; Cytology; Interspecific Hybrids; Controlled Crosses; Traditional Breeding; Breeding Techniques; Flowering Time Manipulation; Irradiation; Selection Criteria; Selection Sequence; Heritability of Important Traits; Transgenic Plants; Genetic Resources; Cultivars and Clones; ; Propagation; Tubers; Rhizomes; Tissue culture; Slips; Cuttings; Seed; ; Developmental Biology, Resource Allocation, |
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And Yield; Developmental Stages; Photosynthesis; Respiration; Assimilate Allocation Strategy; Carbon Transport; Sink Strength in Relation to Allocation; Assimilate Allocation and Redistribution; Fructan Metabolism; Additional Metabolic Pathways; Molecular Genetics; Yield; Growth Analysis and Modeling; Environmental Factors Affecting Yield; Production Factors Affecting Yield; ; Pollinators, Pests and Diseases; Insect Pollinators; Insect Pests; Molluscs, Nematodes and Other Pests; Fungal, |
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Bacterial and Viral Diseases; ; Agronomic Practices; Planting Date; Planting; Weed Control; Fertilization; Irrigation; Harvesting and Handling; ; Storage; Storage Options; Storage Conditions; Storage Losses; Alterations in Composition during Storage; Controlled Atmosphere Storage; Irradiation; ; Economics; Crop Production and Storage; Biofuel Production; Inulin; Future Prospects for Utilizing Jerusalem Artichoke; ; Appendix; Patents |
| Summary |
Drawing on the authors' 25 years of experience working with this crop, "Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke" presents the current state of knowledge of this unique crop plant, which is of increasing interest for its production of inulin, a fructose polymer stored as a reserve carbohydrate that offers a diverse range of potential uses. This text provides a single source reference that covers everything from the origin of Helianthus tuberosus L. to the synthesis of secondary chemicals from inulin. Presenting a timely review of research, this book also explores recent interest in using Jerusalem artichoke for the development of biofuels and contains an extensive bibliography for further study |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jerusalem artichoke.
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Helianthus
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Helianthus -- chemistry
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NATURE -- Plants -- General.
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Jerusalem artichoke
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nottingham, Stephen, 1960-
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| ISBN |
9781420044966 |
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1420044966 |
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1281127418 |
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9781281127419 |
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9781466545526 |
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1466545526 |
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