Cumin (cuminum cyminum); production and processing.1578085047 Cumin cumin or cummin (both: kŭm`ĭn), low annual herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), long cultivated in the Old World for the aromatic seedlike fruits. (cuminum cyminum); production and processing. Ed. by M. H. Rashed Mohassel et al. Science Publishers, Inc. 2006 168 pages $49.50 Hardcover SB307 This book provides essential information regarding all things cumin, the popular spice that is primarily grown in South Asia This article is about the geopolitical region in Asia. For geophysical treatments, see Indian subcontinent. South Asia, also known as Southern Asia and the Middle East. Ten chapters discuss cumin's history, botany and plant characteristics, ecophysiology e·co·phys·i·ol·o·gy n. The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment. e , economic aspects, chemical composition, regions of production, and uses. Also addressed are technologies involved with cumin production, relevant diseases, pests, and weeds; principles of genetics, breeding, and in vitro in vitro /in vi·tro/ (in ve´tro) [L.] within a glass; observable in a test tube; in an artificial environment. in vi·tro adj. In an artificial environment outside a living organism. production of the spice; and research strategies that involve it. . The four authors are agronomists affiliated with the Ferdowsi U. of Mashad and the Center of Excellence for Special Crops (CESC CESC Colorado Energy Science Center CESC Canadian Education Statistics Council CESC Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation CESC Computer Education Services Corp. CESC Canadian Space Agency Engineering Support Center ). US distribution of the book is by Enfield. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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