Turmeric: The genus Curcuma

Edited by experts from India, turmeric's largest exporter, this is the first volume to explore the history, diversity, crop improvement, biotechnology, production, chemical constituents, market trends, processing, product development and medical uses of this versatile herb. It examines export/i...

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Hauptverfasser: Ravindran, P. N, Babu, K. Nirmal, Sivaraman, Kandaswamy
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Edited by experts from India, turmeric's largest exporter, this is the first volume to explore the history, diversity, crop improvement, biotechnology, production, chemical constituents, market trends, processing, product development and medical uses of this versatile herb. It examines export/import data and explains turmeric's importance to both the food and cosmetic industry. It also examines turmeric's potential in preventing and treating conditions ranging from ulcers and infections to cancer and arthritis. Extensively referenced, this work provides the needed resource for those involved with the research, cultivation, marketing, or product development of this golden spice.
DOI:10.1201/9781420006322