Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region: Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications explores significant, yet underutilized, edible tubers known for their bioactive and pharmacological properties, as well as their preservation potential. The book presents detailed information on historical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, distribution, processing, toxicity, conservation, and future prospects of these tubers, along with their market relevance. It also covers various processing and preservation techniques to maximize their utility as ingredients or additives in food products.
By integrating neglected and underutilized tubers into the current agricultural portfolio, alongside environmentally sustainable farming practices, the book provides valuable insights for food scientists and agricultural professionals working to ensure a secure, nutritious food supply while addressing the challenges of environmental change.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Agave sisalana - p. 19 3. Chapter 3. Amorphophallus: a multifunctional tuber with promising pharmacological and nutraceutical benefits - p. 37 4. Arracacia xanthorrhiza (Peruvian carrot) - p. 51 5. Borassus flabellifer (Palmyra sprout) - p. 75 6. Canna edulis and Canna indica - p. 97 7. Ceropegia spp. - p. 117 8. Coleus spp. - p. 133 9. Colocasia spp. - p. 157 10. Costus igneus - p. 169 11. Cyperus spp. (Tiger nut) - p. 183 12. Decalepis hamiltonii (Swallow root) - p. 203 13. Eleocharis dulcis (Chinese water chestnut) - p. 225 14. Flemingia vestita (Sohphlang) - p. 243 15. Chapter 15. Himalayan potato - p. 263 16. Kaempferiaspp. - p. 289 17. Manihot esculenta Crantz - p. 313 18. Major Dioscorea spp. - p. 333 19. Minor Dioscorea spp. - p. 357 20. Maranta arundinacea - p. 375 21. Pachyrhizus spp. - p. 395 22. Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (winged bean) - p. 409 23. Sagittaria sagittifolia (arrowhead swamp potato) - p. 425 24. Sechium edule (Chayote) - p. 451 25. Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon or Peruvian ground apple) - p. 467 26. Solenostemon rotundifolius (Chinese potato) - p. 491 27. Stachys affinis (Chinese artichoke) - p. 505 28. Chapter 28. Starchy Curcuma spp. - p. 517 29. Stephania glabra: An underutilized nutraceutical tuber with untapped nutritive, biofunctional, therapeutic and sustainable industrial potential - p. 539 30. Tacca spp. - p. 553 31. Typhonium spp - p. 573 32. Zingiber zerumbet (Shampoo ginger) - p. 593 33. Index - p. 619
Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region: Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications explores significant, yet underutilized, edible tubers known for their bioactive and pharmacological properties, as well as their preservation potential. The book presents detailed information on historical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, distribution, processing, toxicity, conservation, and future prospects of these tubers, along with their market relevance. It also covers various processing and preservation techniques to maximize their utility as ingredients or additives in food products.
By integrating neglected and underutilized tubers into the current agricultural portfolio, alongside environmentally sustainable farming practices, the book provides valuable insights for food scientists and agricultural professionals working to ensure a secure, nutritious food supply while addressing the challenges of environmental change.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Agave sisalana - p. 19 3. Chapter 3. Amorphophallus: a multifunctional tuber with promising pharmacological and nutraceutical benefits - p. 37 4. Arracacia xanthorrhiza (Peruvian carrot) - p. 51 5. Borassus flabellifer (Palmyra sprout) - p. 75 6. Canna edulis and Canna indica - p. 97 7. Ceropegia spp. - p. 117 8. Coleus spp. - p. 133 9. Colocasia spp. - p. 157 10. Costus igneus - p. 169 11. Cyperus spp. (Tiger nut) - p. 183 12. Decalepis hamiltonii (Swallow root) - p. 203 13. Eleocharis dulcis (Chinese water chestnut) - p. 225 14. Flemingia vestita (Sohphlang) - p. 243 15. Chapter 15. Himalayan potato - p. 263 16. Kaempferiaspp. - p. 289 17. Manihot esculenta Crantz - p. 313 18. Major Dioscorea spp. - p. 333 19. Minor Dioscorea spp. - p. 357 20. Maranta arundinacea - p. 375 21. Pachyrhizus spp. - p. 395 22. Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (winged bean) - p. 409 23. Sagittaria sagittifolia (arrowhead swamp potato) - p. 425 24. Sechium edule (Chayote) - p. 451 25. Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon or Peruvian ground apple) - p. 467 26. Solenostemon rotundifolius (Chinese potato) - p. 491 27. Stachys affinis (Chinese artichoke) - p. 505 28. Chapter 28. Starchy Curcuma spp. - p. 517 29. Stephania glabra: An underutilized nutraceutical tuber with untapped nutritive, biofunctional, therapeutic and sustainable industrial potential - p. 539 30. Tacca spp. - p. 553 31. Typhonium spp - p. 573 32. Zingiber zerumbet (Shampoo ginger) - p. 593 33. Index - p. 619
