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Production and Development of Nutraceuticals as Alternative Crops: Implications for Certification and Branding: Part 1

Tindal, D. Leslie
Dufault, Robert J.
Gangemi, J. David
Rushing, James
Boyleston, Larry J.
Abstract
Report of the development of guidelines for identifying and producing selected medicinal plants with high marker compounds; criteria to evaluate the suitability of the plants for commercial organic production; weed control protocols that do not involve use of herbicides; and quality control protocols for harvesting and storing medicinal plants. Implications for certification, branding and marketing of organic medicinal crops for growers and distributors were also discussed.
Issue Date
2002-11-25
Keywords
Medicinal plants, Weeds--Control, Herbicides, Functional foods
Type
Text
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