Oregano: The Genera Origanum and Lippia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415369435)

Oregano: The Genera Origanum and Lippia is an updated analysis of the technical knowledge and market information on the world's most commercially valuable spice. The book treats various aspects of practical significance for the crop's industrialization, such as optimizing germplasm selection and utilization, novel cultivation methods and product processing, blending and uses in different countries, along with other issues not included in previous reviews. Written by leading experts, every aspect of this plant genera is examined in detail. Information is provided on the structural dynamics of Origanum as well as analytical information on extraction, isolation and characterization. This helps the reader form a clear picture of the construction and operation of this specific genus. Extensively referenced, with a special guide to electronic data retrieval strategies, this volume is the definitive source of information for anyone interested in the research and application of Oregano across both academia and industry.

Author: Spiridon E. Kintzios
ISBN-10: 0415369436
ISBN-13: 9780415369435
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2002
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.86h x 6.76w x 0.72d