Cyperus (<i>Cyperus esculentus</i> L.): A Review of Its Compositions, Medical Efficacy, Antibacterial Activity and Allelopathic Potentials
Cyperus (<i>Cyperus esculentus</i> L.) is an edible perennial grass-like plant, which propagates exclusively with underground tubers. Its tubers are rich in starch (20–30%), fat (25–35%), sugar (10–20%), protein (10–15%) and dietary fiber (8–9%). In addition, the tubers also contain alka...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/9/1127 |