Microwave Irradiation Enhances the Germination Rate of Tartary Buckwheat and Content of Some Compounds in Its Sprouts

Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) seeds were irradiated with microwaves at various power levels of 200, 400, 600 and 800 W for 10 or 30 s. The irradiated grains were germinated for 3, 5, and 7 days and harvested. The germination rate of the tartary buckwheat seeds and contents of some compound...

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Main Authors: Wang Shunmin, Wang Jianfei, Guo Yubao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research 2018-09-01
Series:Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pjfns.2018.68.issue-3/pjfns-2017-0025/pjfns-2017-0025.xml?format=INT