Effects of seeding material age, storage time, and tuber tissue zone on glucomannan content of Amorphophallus muelleri Blume

Among members of the genus Amorphophallus in Indonesia, Amorphophallus muelleri produces the highest amounts of glucomannan, which is a fiber carbohydrate that plays a significant role in controlling obesity and type 2 diabetes. Glucomannan in A. muelleri is stored in the tubers. Several internal a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nunung Harijati, Retno Mastuti, Nurul Chairiyah, Bunga Roosdiana, Siti Aminur Rohmawati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal of Plant Biology
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pb/article/view/7626