ß-Glucan contents of groats of different oat cultivars in official variety, in organic cultivation, and in nitrogen fertilization trials in Finland

ß-Glucan is a beneficial chemical compound in the diet of humans by decreasing the levels of serum cholesterol and blood glucose. The ß-glucan contents of oat groats were studied in official variety trials (1997-1999), nitrogen fertilization trials (1997-1999) and organic variety trials (1997-1998)...

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Main Authors: M. SAASTAMOINEN, V. HIETANIEMI, J-M. PIHLAVA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland 2008-12-01
Series:Agricultural and Food Science
Online Access:https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/5776