Biology and Chemistry of Jerusalem Artichoke: Helianthus tuberosus L.

Introduction: An Underutilized Resource Nomenclature, Origin and History Nomenclature for Helianthus tuberosus L. Origin History Classification, Identification, Distribution Classification Identification Distribution Plant Morphology and Anatomy Aboveground Plant Parts Belowground Plant Parts Morphological Differences between Cultivars and Clones Chemical Composition and Inulin Chemistry Tuber Composition Occurrence of Inulin in Plants Composition, Structure and Properties of Inulin and Inulin Oligomers Analysis of Inulin Composition Inulin Extraction, Isolation, Purification, Fractionation, Drying and Storage Sources of Inulin Uses for Native and Fractionated Inulin Microbial and Enzymatic Modification of Inulin Chemical Modification of Inulin Value in Human and Animal Diets In Human Diets In Animal Diets Biomass and Biofuel Biomass Direct Combustion Biological Conversion Genetic Resources, Breeding, and Cultivars Breeding Programs Cytology Interspecific Hybrids Controlled Crosses Traditional Breeding Breeding Techniques Flowering Time Manipulation Irradiation Selection Criteria Selection Sequence Heritability of Important Traits Transgenic Plants Genetic Resources Cultivars and Clones Propagation Tubers Rhizomes Tissue culture Slips Cuttings Seed Developmental Biology, Resource Allocation, and Yield Developmental Stages Photosynthesis Respiration Assimilate Allocation Strategy Carbon Transport Sink Strength in Relation to Allocation Assimilate Allocation and Redistribution Fructan Metabolism Additional Metabolic Pathways Molecular Genetics Yield Growth Analysis and Modeling Environmental Factors Affecting Yield Production Factors Affecting Yield Pollinators, Pests and Diseases Insect Pollinators Insect Pests Molluscs, Nematodes and Other Pests Fungal, Bacterial and Viral Diseases Agronomic Practices Planting Date Planting Weed Control Fertilization Irrigation Harvesting and Handling Storage Storage Options Storage Conditions Storage Losses Alterations in Composition during Storage Controlled Atmosphere Storage Irradiation Economics Crop Production and Storage Biofuel Production Inulin Future Prospects for Utilizing Jerusalem Artichoke Appendix Patents