Arenas Julio YR1, R Delgado-Martínez1, EJ Morales-Rosales2, A Laguna-Cerda2, O Franco-Mora2, E Urbina Sánchez3
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.80, pp. 107-112, 2011, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2011.80.107
Abstract The Dahlia variabilis Wild (Desf.) is considered the Mexican national flower and their exploitation is mainly for ornamental purposes. Recent studies have shown that the tuberous roots dry weight of this species contains from 38 to 53% of a polysaccharide of fructose called inulin. The consumption of this compound does not elevate the levels of glucose in the blood of human beings, making this polysaccharide an attractive product for the food industry. This fact has helped to diversify (1) the production of Dahlia variabilis and (2) research towards the production of their roots. The aim of this… More >
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