Fenugreek

The Genus Trigonella
1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-415-29657-1
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 625 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Petropoulos, Georgios A

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenreproduktion, Verbreitung, Genetik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Botany. Physiology. Cultivation. Breeding. Nutrition. Pest and Diseases. Weeds. Chemical Constituents. Pharmacologic Effects. Marketing.

Über Autor(innen)

Georgios A. Petropoulos