This book has 19 chapters focusing on the beneficial effects of the consumption of fruits and vegetables on human health. Some of the most common fruits and vegetables, their biologically active constituents and their medicinal properties are discussed. Some methodologies used f…
Fruits and vegetables are among the richest sources of ascorbic acid, other antioxidants and they produce specific bioactive compounds. A general consensus from health experts has confirmed that an increased dietary intake of antioxidant compounds found in most fresh produce typ…
Bogen indeholder kun få linier om hver art: Latinsk navn, amerikansk trivialnavn, hvilken familie arten tilhører, den udbredelse i USA. For halvdelen af de nævnte arter oplyses også med et enkelt ord for hver: farmakologisk virkning (f.eks. astringent, tonic), lidelse, som plant…
This book contains ten chapters covering topics such as history, importance, acreage, production and utilization of cumin. It further discusses botany and plant characteristics, ecophysiological criteria of cumin, production technology, water requirement, pest and diseases of cu…