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Norwegian-grown Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.): morphology and content of sugars and fructo-oligosaccharides in stems and tubers.
Journal of the science of food and agriculture - 30 Apr 2010
Slimestad Rune, Seljaasen Randi, Meijer Kasia, Skar Siv Lene
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Two field trials growing Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) are discussed. Twenty genetic variants were compared in order to find genotypes suitable for Norwegian production. A second trial investigated the above-ground part of early and late variants. RESULTS: The highest yield (28.7 t ha(-1)) and highest amount of tubers per plant was obtained in early variants, e.g. the white Tysnes gave...
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