Characterization of the mechanical properties of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.)

Chives are aromatic herbs of the onion family and are exported by Colombia. It is a perennial plant that can grow from 20 to 50 cm high. It′s leaves are cylindrical and hollow, similar to those of green onions, but with a smaller diameter (2 to 3 mm). Its harvest is done manually, and sometimes the...

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Main Authors: Ana María Pinzón, Bernardo Castillo, María Teresa Londoño
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Editorial of Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2013-04-01
Series:Agronomía Colombiana
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0120-99652013000100010&lng=en&tlng=en