by Amit Krishna De
In Capsicum: The Genus Capsicum, experts provide information on all aspects of this plant, including:
- Ethnobotany
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Cultivation
- Tissue culture
- Commercial uses
Capsaicin, the pungent, principle component of capsicum, was used in the recent discovery of a "hot receptor," or pain sensor, in the human heart. The book covers how this and a variety of other therapeutic properties have earned capsicum its industrial importance. This volume also details the therapeutic applications of capsaicin together with its action on different biological systems.
Contents
- Capsicum: Historical & Botanical Perspectives
- A Glimpse of the World Trade in Capsicum
- Chemistry and Quality Standardization of Capsicum and Capsicum Products
- Hotness and Pungent Principles in Capsicum: Analytical Determinations and Toxicity
- Current Requirements on Paprika Powder for the Food Industry. Contaminants, Pollutants and Adulteration in Capsicum Species
- Irrigational Aspects of Capsicum Species
- Irrigational Aspects of Capsicum Species
- Cultivation and Processing of Capsicum
- Growing Technologies and Processing of Capsicum/Paprika in Hungary
- Post-Harvest Handling and Processing of Capsicums
- Post-Harvest Technology of Capsicum
- Storage of Capsicum
- Biosynthesis of Capsaicinoids in Capsicum
- Biotechnological Studies on Capsicum for Plant Improvement and Metabolite Production
- Color Differences in Pepper and Paprika
- Future Prospects in Capsaican Research
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