Lec 11 COPY Flashcards
bulb
round stemming underground
shallots contain
cloves like garlic for vegetative propagation
garlic differs from shallot due to
clove wrapped in own tunic
bulbs are
storage organs for ornamental perennials
who produces the most bulbs
Netherlands Holland > 3 mill tulips
garlic is a
perennial
onion is a
biannual
onion and garlic are both
- swollen modified leaves (but garlic are in segments)
- monocotyledonous plants
biannual
occurs twice a year
perennial
exists infinitely
monocotyledonous plants
have fibrous roots and linear-shaped leaves wrapped around the stem
garlic and onion inflorescence consists of
tiny flowers with stamens
post harvest sprouting is prevented by
application of maleic hydrazide
onions originated in
China, India, the US, Turkey, Pakistan
garlic originated possibly in
central Asia, South Asia or southwestern Siberia.
80% of garlic is from
China
____kg of garlic consumed by year
6kg
in Libia, they consume ____kg per year
66kg
what chemical is released when cutting an onion?
allinase activity and release of volatile allicin
allicin
anti-blood clot content (also lowers cholesterol in lab animals)
allicin blocks
enzymes in microbes known to cause infection
onion tears due to
volatile gas allyl sulfate mixed with eye water to get irritant away
alliaceous breath
sulfurous odors transport by the blood stream to lungs and exhaled
home remedies to rid breath (neutralizes)
- chewing coffee beans
- cloves
- cardamom seeds
- chervil
- parsley
onions uncovered by
Ancient Egyptians
onion used in
- religious ceremonies
- oaths
- mummy had placement of onions in eyes
- insect bite
garlic uses
- heals warts
- said to ward off vampires and mosquitoes
- prevented scurvy
- disinfect wounds
- WW1 to control dysentery
mustumardens (mustard) means
burning must
4 brass species to produce mustard seed
- black x2
- brown
- white
black mustard rich in
glucosinolate sinigrin
brassicaceous plant leaves emit
bio-fumigants upon insect attack
mustard plaster used to
to soothe + treat rheumatism and sore muscles
strange uses of mustard
- Pythagoras used to remedy for scorpion skins
- was believed mustard was sent from gods
horseradish is a perennial native to
Europe
Taproot aroma
hot and pungent
volatile oil of taproot is released when
grated
medical properties of taproot
- grated root applied to skin and head to relieve pain and headaches
does horseradish dry lose flavor and aroma?
yes it loses flavor and aroma
does wasabi dry lose flavor and aroma?
does not lose flavor and aroma
wasabi
japanese horseradish
is wasabi a perennial?
yes it is a perennial
wasabi is cultivated in
water
wasabi is a pungent ingredient in
dressing, dips, sauces, and marinades
wasabi can possibly prevent
tooth decay
