Potato Science and Technology

Potato Science and Technology
Author: G. Lisinska
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 410
Release: 1989-07-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781851663071

This book is an excellent starting point for students and should be read by all concerned with the industry, researchers, growers, traders and processors - Journal of Agricultural Science.

Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology

Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology
Author: Jaspreet Singh
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2009-07-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080921914

Developments in potato chemistry, including identification and use of the functional components of potatoes, genetic improvements and modifications that increase their suitability for food and non-food applications, the use of starch chemistry in non-food industry and methods of sensory and objective measurement have led to new and important uses for this crop. Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology presents the most current information available in one convenient resource.The expert coverage includes details on findings related to potato composition, new methods of quality determination of potato tubers, genetic and agronomic improvements, use of specific potato cultivars and their starches, flours for specific food and non-food applications, and quality measurement methods for potato products. - Covers potato chemistry in detail, providing key understanding of the role of chemical compositions on emerging uses for specific food and non-food applications - Presents coverage of developing areas, related to potato production and processing including genetic modification of potatoes, laboratory and industry scale sophistication, and modern quality measurement techniques to help producers identify appropriate varieties based on anticipated use - Explores novel application uses of potatoes and potato by-products to help producers identify potential areas for development of potato variety and structure

Potato Biology and Biotechnology

Potato Biology and Biotechnology
Author: Dick Vreugdenhil
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 857
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080525059

In the past 15-20 years major discoveries have been concluded on potato biology and biotechnology. Important new tools have been developed in the area of molecular genetics, and our understanding of potato physiology has been revolutionized due to amenability of the potato to genetic transformation. This technology has impacted our understanding of the molecular basis of plant-pathogen interaction and has also opened new opportunities for the use of the potato in a variety of non-food biotechnological purposes. This book covers the potato world market as it expands further into the new millennium. Authors stress the overriding need for stable yields to eliminate human hunger and poverty, while considering solutions to enhance global production and distribution. It comprehensively describes genetics and genetic resources, plant growth and development, response to the environment, tuber quality, pests and diseases, biotechnology and crop management. Potato Biology is the most valuable reference available for all professionals involved in the potato industry, plant biologists and agronomists. - Offers an understanding of the social, economic and market factors that influence production and distribution - Discusses developments and useful traits in transgenic biology and genetic engineering - The first reference entirely devoted to understanding new advances in potato biology and biotechnology

Potato Science and Technology for Sub-Tropics

Potato Science and Technology for Sub-Tropics
Author: Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2021-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781032005560

This book in its 20 chapters elaborates the latest scientific knowledge and technological achievements for development of potato in sub-tropics and also suggests the future strategies for likely adoption. It is our sincere belief that it would act as a compendium of potato research in the country and similar regions and researchers, students and other stakeholders will benefit from the compiled information in a big way. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with New India Publishing Agency.

Sweet Potato Processing Technology

Sweet Potato Processing Technology
Author: Taihua Mu
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2017-04-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128129379

Sweet Potato Processing Technology systematically introduces processing technologies of sweet potato starch and its series products including sweet potato protein, dietary fibers, pectin, granules, anthocyanins and chlorogenic acids. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of physicochemical and functional properties of sweet potato products, the nutritional components extracted from sweet potato, as well as their utilization in food, medicine and cosmetic fields. This book can provide the scientific basis and technical support for virtuous circle promotion and structure upgrade of sweet potato processing industry. This book will be a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as specialists and enterprise research staff in the field of food technology. - Introduces processing technologies for sweet potato starch and related products - Covers utilization of nutritional components extracted from sweet potato in various products - Provides the scientific basis and technical support for virtuous circle promotion and structure upgrade of the sweet potato processing industry

Potato

Potato
Author: Pinky Raigond
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2020-10-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811576629

This informative book focuses on the nutritional value of potatoes and ways to improve it. With the world reeling under the burden of an ever-growing population, there is a pressing need for affordable and nutritious staples to feed the billions. Potatoes are grown in a broad range of countries around the world and can substantially contribute to future food security. Given the increasing consumption of potatoes, there is a need for a book that compiles information on and raises awareness of their nutritional value, while also encouraging their consumption. The respective chapters of this book cover the chemical composition, structure and health benefits of potatoes, as well as genetic modifications used to alter the concentration of relevant chemical compounds in them. The book provides an overview of potatoes as a nutrient-dense crop, and discusses important aspects such as the role of potatoes in human diet, how they can improve the overall health of individuals, their role in addressing malnutrition etc. Its chapters deal with topics such as carbohydrates and glycemic index, dietary fibers, vitamins, proteins, phenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, minerals, lipids, glycoalkaloids, new health-promoting compounds, the composition and utilization of potato peel, nutritional significance of potato products, and potato probiotics. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to undergraduate students, graduate students and researchers in plant physiology and biochemistry, plant genetic engineering, the food sciences and agriculture, as well as industry partners in related fields.

Seed potato technology

Seed potato technology
Author: P.C. Struik
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2023-09-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9086867596

This book provides basic knowledge on how to produce, multiply and use propagation material in seed potato production and supply systems world wide. Healthy, vigorous seed tubers are essential in potato production. Producing them used to be expensive and difficult. Multiplication rates in the field are low, seed-borne diseases are numerous and seed tubers lose quality during storage between growing seasons. Recently, novel methods of multiplication have revolutionised the seed potato industry. This has resulted in a diversity of seed production systems adjusted to the local potential and needs. This book summarises the current knowledge and assesses the efficient use of modern technology in different stages of seed production. It describes in detail what seed quality means, how (pre-)basic seed can be produced, how this can be multiplied, and how seed health is maintained. It also describes diverse examples of seed supply systems in different regions of the world. The book is aimed at agronomists, farm advisors, seed producers, breeders, and at those involved in seed policies, seed programme development and seed trade. Also recommended for (international) students in agronomy, horticulture and plant breeding.

Potato Power

Potato Power
Author: Kimberly Feltes Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 9781532259715

Electricity provides the power for many things in our lives--computers, ovens, TVs, hair dryers, and much more. Learn about electricity and how it flows through a circuit to power things. Use your new knowledge about electricity to build a potato battery to power a light bulb.

Potato Chip Science

Potato Chip Science
Author: Allen Kurzweil
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2010-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761148256

Provides experiments associated with a bag of potato chips: bags, chips, lids, spuds, and tubes.

Potatoes

Potatoes
Author: Claudio Caprara
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-04
Genre: Potatoes
ISBN: 9781631171512

This book presents an overview of the cultivation of the potato, pointing out some aspects in relation to its production, consumption and importance for consumer health. The aim is to offer a glimpse of the forest rather than the single tree, but not failing to focus on "a few trees". The approach is interdisciplinary, and in this sense the history and the climatic aspects that favour cultivation are highlighted first, ideally starting with contributions on the South-America and then moving eastwards, following the diffusion of the potato in the rest of the world. Some technological aspects are then tackled linked to cultivation, harvest, post-harvest, production and utilisation of potatoes. Lastly some aspects are dealt with, nutritional and not, relating to the importance of potatoes on the health of the consumer.