Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on Tuber Yield, Sugar Composition and Nitrogen Uptake of Two Yacon (<i>Smallanthus sonchifolius</i> Poepp. & Endl.) Genotypes
The tuberous root crop, yacon, is native to the Andean region and contains high amounts of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) with up to 70% of dry matter. Due to FOS, consumption of tubers may have health-promoting effects. However, regarding the overall cultivation system, no recommendations exist for f...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Agronomy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/3/151 |