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Hops

Hops --> humulus

The dried fruits (strobiles) of humulus lupulus (family Moraceae), a climbing herb of central and northern asia, Europe, and North America; an aromatic bitter, mildly sedative, and a diuretic; primarily used in the brewing industry for giving aroma and flavor to beer.

Synonym: hops.

Origin: Mediev. L.


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Wheat grains and hops are also used. but these are not microorganisms, right? :) Haha. Sorry I misread the question.

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by aptitude
Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:12 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Fermentation of beer
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Wheat grains and hops are also used. but these are not microorganisms, right? :)

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by JackBean
Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:52 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Fermentation of beer
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Fermentation of beer

Wheat grains and hops are also used.

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by aptitude
Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:08 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Fermentation of beer
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The Fiber Disease

... "In the case of pathogens of Cannabis, the non-target host at greatest risk, because of its close phylogenetic relationship to Cannabis, is hops (Humulus lupulus). At least 10 fungal pathogens are known to mutually infect Cannabis and Humulus. The next closest relatives are the Urticaceae ...

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by Skytroll
Wed Jul 12, 2006 6:12 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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