Saccharides of yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. et Endl.) H. Robinson] tubers and rhizomes and factors affecting their content

Yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. et Endl.) H. Robinson], a native plant of the Andes, belongs to the family Compositae (Asteraceae). It represents a traditional crop from the original population of Peru. Most of the tuberous root biomass is constituted by water (> 70% of the fresh weig...

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Main Authors: J. Lachman, B. Havrland, E.C. Fernández, J. Dudjak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2004-09-01
Series:Plant, Soil and Environment
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Online Access:https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-200409-0001_saccharides-of-yacon-smallanthus-sonchifolius-poepp-et-endl-h-robinson-tubers-and-rhizomes-and-factors-a.php