Characteristics of Cheuopodium quinoa and Development Recommendations

Zhimin Wei, Hanzhang Zhou, Xueyan Xia, Fei Liu, Meng Liu, Yu Zhao, Shunguo Li and Wei Lu

Asian Agricultural Research, 2017, vol. 09, issue 11

Abstract: Cheuopodium quinoa is annual Chenopodiaceae Cheuopodium herbaceous dicotyledon. It originated in the Andes in South America and has a planting history of more than 5000 years. Due to its unique characteristics, Cheuopodium quinoa has received wide attention in recent years. This paper elaborated the biological characteristics, nutritional value, utilization approach and economic benefits of Cheuopodium quinoa, introduced main problems in the development of Cheuopodium quinoa industry, and finally came up with recommendations for the development Cheuopodium quinoa industry in China.

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Date: 2017
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