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3rd Edition - November 9, 2018
Editor: Sergio O. Serna-Saldivar
Corn: Chemistry and Technology, Third Edition, provides a broad perspective on corn from expert agronomists, food scientists and geneticists. This encyclopedic storehouse of… Read more
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Corn: Chemistry and Technology, Third Edition, provides a broad perspective on corn from expert agronomists, food scientists and geneticists. This encyclopedic storehouse of comprehensive information on all aspects of the world’s largest crop (in metric tons) includes extensive coverage of recent development in genetic modification for the generation of new hybrids and genotypes. New chapters highlight the importance of corn as a raw material for the production of fuel bioethanol and the emerging topic of phytochemicals or nutraceutical compounds associated to different types of corns and their effect on human health, especially in the prevention of chronic diseases and cancer.
Written by international experts on corn, and edited by a highly respected academics, this new edition will remain the industry standard on the topic.
Scientists and engineers who utilize corn for food, feed, and industrial materials in both science and industry. Reference for academics, Corn growers, Industrial R&D including food, feeds, and bioenergy, etc.
1. Corn Perspective and Culture
2. Breeding, Genetics and Seed Corn Production
3. Genetic Modification of Corn
4. Economics of Production, Marketing and Utilization
5. Harvesting and Postharvest Management
6. Description, Development, Structure, and Composition of the Corn Kernel
7. Measurement and Maintenance of Corn Quality
8. Effect and Control of Insects, Molds and Rodents Affecting Corn Quality
9. Mycotoxins in Corn: Occurrence, Impact and Management
10. Regular and Specialty Corns
11. Carbohydrates of the Kernel
12. Proteins of the Kernel
13. Lipids of the Kernel
14. Minor Constituents and Phytochemicals of the Kernel
15. Corn Dry Milling Processes, Products and Applications
16. Food Uses of Whole Corn and Dry-Milled Fractions
17. Corn Wet Milling Process and Products
18. Corn Starch Modification and Uses
19. Corn Sweeteners
20. Corn Oil: Composition, Processing and Utilization
21. Fuel Bioethanol and Other Fermentation Processes
22. Nutrition Properties of Corn and its By-Products
23. Feeding Value of Corn and its By-Products
23. Applications of Corn Stover and Fiber
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