Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosus L.

Contents

1. Introduction: An underutilized resource

2. Nomenclature, origin and history

3. Classification, identification and distribution

4. Plant morphology and anatomy

5. Chemical composition and inulin chemistry

6. Value in human and animal diets

7. Biomass and biofuel

8. Genetic resources, breeding and cultivars

9. Propagation

10. Developmental physiology and biochemistry

11. Pollinators, pests and diseases

12. Agronomic practices

13. Storage

14. Economics