Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on Tuber Yield, Sugar Composition and Nitrogen Uptake of Two Yacon (<i>Smallanthus sonchifolius</i> Poepp. &amp; Endl.) Genotypes

Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on Tuber Yield, Sugar Composition and Nitrogen Uptake of Two Yacon (<i>Smallanthus sonchifolius</i> Poepp. &amp; Endl.) Genotypes

The tuberous root crop, yacon, is native to the Andean region and contains high amounts of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) with up to 70% of dry matter. Due to FOS, consumption of tubers may have health-promoting effects. However, regarding the overall cultivation system, no recommendations exist for f...

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Main Authors: Larissa Kamp, Jens Hartung, Benjamin Mast, Simone Graeff-Hönninger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
fructooligosaccharide
yacon
nitrogen content
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/3/151

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