Index page for: Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosus L.

Table of Contents Introduction: An Underutilized ResourceNomenclature, Origin and History Nomenclature for Helianthus tuberosus L. Origin HistoryClassification, Identification, Distribution ClassificationIdentification DistributionPlant Morphology and AnatomyAboveground Plant PartsBelowground Plant PartsMorphological Differences between Cultivars and ClonesChemical Composition and Inulin Chemistry Tuber Composition Occurrence of Inulin in Plants Composition, Structure and Properties of Inulin and Inulin Oligomers Analysis of Inulin Composition Inulin Extraction, Isolation, Purification, Fractionation, Drying and Storage Sources of Inulin Uses for Native and Fractionated Inulin Microbial and Enzymatic Modification of Inulin Chemical Modification of Inulin Value in Human and Animal Diets In Human Diets In Animal Diets Biomass and Biofuel Biomass Direct Combustion Biological ConversionGenetic Resources, Breeding, and Cultivars Breeding ProgramsCytologyInterspecific HybridsControlled CrossesTraditional BreedingBreeding TechniquesFlowering Time ManipulationIrradiationSelection CriteriaSelection SequenceHeritability of Important TraitsTransgenic PlantsGenetic Resources Cultivars and ClonesPropagation Tubers RhizomesTissue cultureSlipsCuttingsSeed Developmental Biology, Resource Allocation, and Yield Developmental Stages Photosynthesis Respiration Assimilate Allocation Strategy Carbon Transport Sink Strength in Relation to Allocation Assimilate Allocation and Redistribution Fructan Metabolism Additional Metabolic Pathways Molecular Genetics YieldGrowth Analysis and ModelingEnvironmental Factors Affecting Yield Production Factors Affecting Yield Pollinators, Pests and Diseases Insect Pollinators Insect Pests Molluscs, Nematodes and Other Pests Fungal, Bacterial and Viral DiseasesAgronomic PracticesPlanting DatePlanting Weed Control Fertilization Irrigation Harvesting and Handling StorageStorage OptionsStorage ConditionsStorage LossesAlterations in Composition during StorageControlled Atmosphere StorageIrradiationEconomics Crop Production and Storage Biofuel Production Inulin Future Prospects for Utilizing Jerusalem ArtichokeAppendix Patents