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Fenugreek
The Genus Trigonella
edited by
Georgios A. Petropoulos

Fenugreek: The Genus Trigonella presents an in-depth review on the Genus Trigonella and particularly the species T. foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek). It is written by experts and includes chapters describing the genus':

  • Botany
  • Physiology
  • Cultivation
  • Breeding
  • Nutrition
  • Weed control

The chemical constituents of the species of Trigonella, their pharmacological properties and the marketing of fenugreek seed are also discussed as are its medicinal applications. A detailed presentation of the usefulness of fenugreek seed as food (whole, flour, roasted), spice (in curry powder), perfume, dye and source of galactomannan and steroidal diosgenin, widely used in industry, is also included.

Fenugreek: The Genus Trigonella is an invaluable resource to all those concerned with the study, cultivation and use of medicinal and aromatic plants particularly fenugreek.

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Botany
  3. Physiology
  4. Cultivation
  5. Breeding
  6. Nutrition
  7. Pest and Diseases
  8. Weeds
  9. Chemical Constituents
  10. Pharmacologic Effects
  11. Marketing

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Fenugreek: The Genus Trigonella
edited by Georgios A. Petropoulos
226 pages • $128.95 + shipping

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