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 of galactomannan and steroidal diosgenin, widely used in industry, is also included. The book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study, cultivation and use of medicinal and aromatic plants and particularly of fenugreek.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-13
9780415296571
eBay Product ID (ePID)
90270460
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fenugreek: the Genus Trigonella
Author
Georgios a Petropoulos
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Gardening, Biology
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
599g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Georgios a Petropoulos
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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