UID:
edoccha_9961079966102883
Format:
1 online resource (219 p.)
Edition:
Updated Apr. 2008.
ISBN:
0-429-21869-9
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1-134-43502-9
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1-280-06909-0
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9786610069095
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0-203-21747-0
Series Statement:
Medicinal and aromatic plants--industrial profiles
Content:
Fenugreek presents an in-depth review on the Genus Trigonella and particularly the species T. foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek). It is written by experts and includes chapters describing the genus' botany, physiology, cultivation, breeding, nutrition, pest-disease and weed control. The chemical constituents of the species of Trigonella, their pharmacological properties and the marketing of fenugreek seed are also discussed as are its medicinal applications. A detailed presentation of the usefulness of fenugreek seed as food (whole, flour, roasted), spice (in curry powder), perfume, dye and source
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Preface to the series; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Botany; Physiology; Cultivation; Breeding; Nutrition and use of fertilizers; Pests and diseases; Weeds; Chemical constituents; Pharmacological properties; Marketing; Index
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Mode of access: Internet from the NCCAM web site. Address as of 7/8/09: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/fenugreek/D364_Herbs.pdf; current access is available via PURL.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-203-29436-X
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-29657-9
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1201/9780203217474
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