| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 366 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Elsevier insights |
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Elsevier insights.
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| Contents |
1. The agronomy and economy of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) -- the "king of spices" -- 2. The agronomy and economy of cardamon (Elettaria cardamomum M.): the "queen of spices." |
| Summary |
Known as the "King" of spices, black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and the "Queen" of spices, cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum M.), both perennial crops of the tropics, are the most important and most widely sought after spice crops of the world. They both have many uses, for example, both are used as flavourings and as a medicine. This book provides a comprehensive review of these two very important spice crops, covering origin, history, geographical distribution, production, economy and their uses. Discusses the two major spices of great economic value to the developing world. The author is an eminent scientist who has won numerous awards for his work in this area |
| Analysis |
zwarte peper |
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black pepper |
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specerijen |
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spices |
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kruiderijen |
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condiments |
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kardemomnoten |
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cardamoms |
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elettaria cardamomum |
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piper nigrum |
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specerijplanten |
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spice plants |
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medicinale planten |
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medicinal plants |
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Spices and Flavourings |
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Specerijen en kruidgewassen |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 338-366) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Pepper (Spice) industry.
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Black pepper (Plant) -- Economic aspects
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Cardamoms -- Economic aspects
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Agronomy -- Economic aspects
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Agronomy -- Crop Science.
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Pepper (Spice) industry
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780123918659 |
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0123918650 |
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9780123918772 |
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0123918774 |
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