is one of the 90 species of plants within the sunflower family.
It is a fructose-based energy plant with the highest content of polyfructose (80% of dry tuber).
Jerusalem artichoke can be found in diverse habitat.
Climate for maximum growth is moderate temperatures (18–26 ◦C), and optimal soil for plant growth is slightly alkaline with sufficient moisture.
However, it can adapt to cold and arid climates, and can grow in saline and alkaline land.
The reported yield of Jerusalem artichoke is 45–90 ton per ha (underground tuber).