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BRUSSELS SPROUTS Brussels sprouts gets its name from Brussels, Belgium. The plant is a close relative of cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, but is slower growing.
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1 United States Standards for Grades of Brussels Sprouts1 Grades 51.2250 U. S. No. 1. 51.2251 U.S. No. 2. Unclassified 51.2252 Unclassified. Application of Tolerances 51.2253 Application of tolerances. 51.2254 Basis for calculating percentages. Definitions 51.2255 Well colored.
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS Description Latin name: Brassica oleraceae Gemmifera group Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Type: Dicot Edible Part: Axillary buds Temperature Preference: Cool season crop Next Back Index Links
A water-soluble Chl a/b-protein (CP673) was isolated and purified from Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea L. var. gemmifera DC). The protein had a molecular mass of 78 kDa and an isoelectric point of 4.7, consisted of three or four subunits of 22 kDa and was extremely heat-stable.
A high intake of glucosinolate-containing cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleraceae), has been linked to a decreased cancer risk, but the underlying mechanism is still unclear.
These cool-season crops are somewhat hardy and will tolerate various degrees of frost. They grow best in the fall when the weather turns from warm to cool. Recommended varieties, soil preparation, fertilization and pest control are included. (PDF Format Only)