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/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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849370345
• ISBN13: 9780849370342
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.3" x 10.0"