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View Rights PortalThis book provides comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge relating to the morphological, structural, and functional characteristics of tuber starches, particularly in relation to their applications in food and industry. In recent years there has been significant progress and extensive research conducted on tropical root starches and especially on some of the lesser known tuber crop starches. There has also been a shift towards using biomaterials in place of synthetic materials in various applications. As researchers investigate the availability of natural products with similar properties, starch has been identified as a reliable alternative to these synthetic materials. Reflecting the growing body of research, Tropical Tuber Starches: - Explores the structure, properties and applications of tropical root and tuber starches (cassava, sweet potato, aroids, yams and other minor tuber crops) - Includes a chapter on the methodology for starch characterisation - Covers patents on starch-based products and the commercial potential of tropical root starches A valuable resource for researchers and students, plant breeders, and commercial producers working with, or considering working with, tropical tuber starches. Table of Contents 1: Introduction - Tropical Tuber Crops and Their Importance 2: Starch - General Considerations 3: Cassava 4: Sweet Potato 5: Aroids 6: Yams 7: Other Starches 8: Starch Modifications 9: Applications of Tuber Starches 10: Characterization and Analysis of Starches 11: Conclusions and Future Prospects
Indiana Jones meets Dan Brown is this fast-driven, commercial thriller set against the breathtaking landscapes of Side, Turkey, Matera, Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria. The story unvails the deepest secrets of the historical artefacts' smuggling. One of the best things in life is to abandon the path that other people think you should follow and take the direction that your heart and soul are driving you to. Two people who have chosen solitude… Mira is a young woman who is disappointed with her life and men. She has found peace and security in the ancient history of a small Mediterranean town in Turkey. She works as a tour guide in Side, enjoying the company of a few friends and dreaming about having a house with a veranda overlooking the sea. Stefan is an investigative journalist, whose father is a prominent businessman in Sofia. His big dream is to become the editor-in-chief of the magazine he works for. A coin crosses the paths of Mira and Stefan... A parcel of ancient coins destined for Italy is seized at Sofia Airport. Traces of the illegal treasure lead to Side. Stefan is ready to do his best to unravel the criminal scheme and find out more about the trafficking of ancient valuables, and that way to make a big breakthrough in his career. Mira, on the other hand, has the necessary knowledge to help him solve the mystery. Yet will these events be powerful enough to keep them together?
Book entitled Vegetable Crops incorporated the latest information on area, production and productivity of important vegetables at the national and international level and scientific crop production practices of more than 70 vegetables right from nursery to marketing. Classification of vegetables based on their cultural requirement is followed for presentation and are chaptered as Solanaceous vegetables, Cucurbit vegetables, Okra, Legume vegetables, Cole crops, Bulb crops, Root crops, Potato, Tuber crops, Leafy vegetables, Salad vegetables and Perennial vegetables. The book has been revised and updated according to the new ICAR syllabus for UG and PG students containing information covering wide range of topics frequently asked in ICAR JRF/SRF/NET and ARS examinations. List of the latest varieties released from public sector research institutes, principles of vegetable nutrition, deficiency symptoms, open precision farming, fertigation schedule of important vegetable crops, protected cultivation, hydroponics and application of biotechnology are the new additions in the second edition.
Essays on modern and contemporary poetry from a cultural studies perspective