Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) and chicory (Cichorium intybus L.): Potential crops for inulin production in the mediterranean area

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 629, Issue , 2004, Pages 365-374

  De Mastro, G ^a   Manolio, G ^a   Marzi, V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BARI   (Italy)

Author keywords

Biomass; Carbohydrates; Growth; Harvest time; Irrigation; Roots; Tubers

Indexed keywords

EID: 84879927719     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2004.629.47     Document Type: Conference Paper

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