Arándano rojo I (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.)
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2014
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El arándano rojo o arándano rojo americano (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) es una fruta muy consumida y apreciada que ha ganado popularidad con los años debido en parte a su contenido en compuestos beneficiosos para la salud humana. En el trabajo se consideran aspectos botánicos, composición nutricional y contenido en compuestos fitoquímicos, datos históricos y culturales e información sobre el cultivo de esta especie vegetal y sus variedades. También se considera su importancia económica y algunos aspectos relacionados con tratamientos postcosecha y biotecnología en relación con esta especie.
Cranberry or American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) is a very popular fruit consumed and which has gained popularity over the years due in part to its content in compounds beneficial to human health. In this paper we consider botanical aspects, nutritional composition and content of phytochemicals, historical and cultural data and information on the cultivation of this plant species and varieties. It is also considered its economic importance and some aspects of postharvest treatments and biotechnology in relation to the species.
Cranberry or American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) is a very popular fruit consumed and which has gained popularity over the years due in part to its content in compounds beneficial to human health. In this paper we consider botanical aspects, nutritional composition and content of phytochemicals, historical and cultural data and information on the cultivation of this plant species and varieties. It is also considered its economic importance and some aspects of postharvest treatments and biotechnology in relation to the species.