Improving The Nutritional Content And Quality Of Crops Promises Achievements And Future Challenges

Author : Felipe Klein Ricachenevsky
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889630188
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Improving the Nutritional Content and Quality of Crops: Promises, Achievements, and Future Challenges written by Felipe Klein Ricachenevsky and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Aamir Raina
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031281462
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Crop Improvement, Volume 1 written by Aamir Raina and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As per the reports of FAO, the human population will rise to 9 billion by the end of 2050 and 70% of more food must be produced over the next three decades to feed the additional population. The breeding approaches for crop improvement programs are dependent on the availability and accessibility of genetic variation, either spontaneous or induced by the mutagens. Plant breeders, agronomists, and geneticists are under constant pressure to expand food production by employing innovative breeding strategies to enhance yield, adaptability, nutrition, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. In conventional breeding approaches, introgression of genes in crop varieties is laborious and time-consuming. Nowadays, new innovative plant breeding techniques such as molecular breeding and plant biotechnology, supplement the traditional breeding approaches to achieve the desired goals of enhanced food production. With the advent of recent molecular tools like genomics, transgenics, molecular marker-assisted back-crossing, TILLING, Eco-TILLING, gene editing, CRISPR CAS, non-targeted protein abundant comparative proteomics, genome wide association studies have made possible mapping of important QTLs, insertion of transgenes, reduction of linkage drags, and manipulation of genome. In general, conventional and modern plant breeding approaches would be strategically ideal for developing new elite crop varieties to meet the feeding requirement of the increasing world population. This book highlights the latest progress in the field of plant breeding, and their applicability in crop improvement. The basic concept of this 2-volume work is to assess the use of modern breeding strategies in supplementing conventional breeding toward the development of elite crop varieties, for obtaining desired goals of food production.

Author : Sneh Punia
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323997341
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Functionality and Application of Colored Cereals written by Sneh Punia and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-25 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functionality and Application of Colored Cereals: Nutritional, Bioactive and Health Aspects focuses on exploiting the full and functional possibilities of these grains. From their physical chemistry to their health benefits, this book highlights cereals with potential for enhanced products. Plant-based food colorants play an important role in conferring colors to food to increase attractiveness for consumers, improve appetite, minimize synthetic colorants, and conform to food culture. Over the last decades, the presence of anthocyanin and other bioactive compounds in colored cereal grains (maize, rice, wheat, barley, sorghum, millet, and rye) have attracted the attention of various food processors and researchers. Colored cereals are imperative for food processing industries as high-value pigments present in the bran layer can easily be extracted and utilized as functional foods and natural colorants. The extracted pigments such as anthocyanin can replace synthetic dyes currently used in foods, drugs and cosmetics. Additionally, natural additives improve the nutritional value, appearance, texture, flavor and storage properties of food products. Reviews colored cereal grains morphology, composition and the diversity of the different uses of cereal grains Includes content on the functionality and therapeutic significance of functional components of colored cereal grains Contains global coverage of the latest research on the bioactive potential, food applications and health benefits of colored cereals

Author : Ramesh S. V.
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 981194590X
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conceptualizing Plant-Based Nutrition written by Ramesh S. V. and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-10 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deliberates on the various aspects of plant-based nutrition. Plant-based nutrition has numerous potential health benefits as it is low on calories nevertheless high on nutrient density and satiety, and also nutrient supplementation makes them wholesome diets.Starting with the importance of biodiversity contributing to the nutrition, the book discusses the development or utilization of nutrient-dense crops/foods with their bioavailability properties and health effects. Further, it deals with the enrichment of micronutrients through bio-fortification, fortification, the role of food matrix, and nutrient bioavailability, including the role of plant-based milk alternatives. The linkage between food and health is also being discussed in the context of anti-nutritional factors, metabolic fate of the food, and genomics. Finally, the implications of next-gen biotech crops and food safety issues imperative to define the concept of safe nutrition are discussed.With contributions from plant nutrition experts, this book serves as a one-stop reference for plant scientists, food technologists, and nutritionists looking to understand the concept of plant-based nutrition and its linkage with human health.

Author : Pawan K. Jaiwal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783319953557
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nutritional Quality Improvement in Plants written by Pawan K. Jaiwal and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a detailed overview and critical evaluation of recent advances and remaining challenges in improving nutritional quality and/or avoiding the accumulation of undesirable substances in plants using a variety of strategies based on modern biological tools and techniques. Each review chapter provides an authoritative and insightful account of the various aspects of nutritional enhancement of plants. In the course of the last two decades, several food crops rich in macro- and micronutrients have been developed to improve health and protect a large section of the populace in developing countries from chronic diseases. Providing extensive information on these developments, this book offers a valuable resource for all researchers, students and industrialists working in agriculture, the plant sciences, agronomy, horticulture, biotechnology, food and nutrition, and the soil and environmental sciences.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309437385
Total Pages : 607 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetically Engineered Crops written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not reaching its potential to improve human health and the environment because of stringent regulations and reduced public funding to develop products offering more benefits to society. While the debate about these and other questions related to the genetic engineering techniques of the first 20 years goes on, emerging genetic-engineering technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. Genetically Engineered Crops builds on previous related Academies reports published between 1987 and 2010 by undertaking a retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops and to anticipate what emerging genetic-engineering technologies hold for the future. This report indicates where there are uncertainties about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other impacts of GE crops and food, and makes recommendations to fill gaps in safety assessments, increase regulatory clarity, and improve innovations in and access to GE technology.

Author : Hosam Saleh
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0854663835
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gamma Rays - Current Insights written by Hosam Saleh and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-14 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gamma rays are positioned distinctively in the electromagnetic spectrum, characterized by energy over 100 keV and wavelengths less than 10 picometers. Paul Villard discovered them in 1900, and their ability to penetrate deeply was quickly recognized. The discovery of artificial radioactivity in 1934 by Irène Joliot-Curie and Frédéric Joliot significantly increased the availability of gamma-ray sources. This established the foundation for their extensive utilization. Currently, gamma rays are widely utilized in several fields of science, industry, medicine, and beyond. Notable uses encompass radionuclide exploration, radiation-based treatment of materials, sterilization of medical products, medical imaging, cancer therapy, and food sterilization through irradiation. Nevertheless, numerous applications are still being actively studied as researchers persist in discovering novel methods to utilize gamma rays in various fields. This book includes five chapters, each dedicated to elucidating recent advancements in applying gamma rays within a particular domain. The subjects addressed encompass a broad spectrum, including mineral discovery, crop development, insect management, and improvement of food quality. The chapters focus on innovative methodologies, methodological advancements, and practical obstacles to efficiently utilizing gamma rays. The chapters provide valuable insights informing readers about the advances in many application domains during the past decade. In general, the volume demonstrates the diverse usefulness of gamma rays in several scientific fields and technological endeavors. The statement underscores that despite being identified more than a century ago, gamma rays remain a dynamic study area with significant potential for present and future applications. This book will appeal to students, academics, and professionals looking to thoroughly examine the various uses of gamma rays in contemporary society.

Author : Alan B. Bennett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horticultural Biotechnology written by Alan B. Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1990-05-29 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is now understood that biotechnology may hold the key to feeding the world through genetically engineered improvement of major agricultural crops. This work provides benchmarks of the current state of scientific development of horticultural biotechnology and also the increasing pace at which new applications from this field are being put to the test for commercial potential. The success of molecular genetic manipulation and tissue culture work in certain model systems such as the tomato and some ornamental flowers establishes a useful starting point for discussing the fundamental and applied aspects of plant biotechnology. Among the case studies presented are: gene transfer and isolation; genome structure; flower development; biotic stress; abiotic stress; and commercial applications.

Author : Dr. Deepa Srivastava
Publisher : Walnut Publication
ISBN 13 : 939152205X
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basics of Plant Breeding written by Dr. Deepa Srivastava and published by Walnut Publication. This book was released on 2021-07-11 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book “The basics of Plant Breeding” has been prepared for students of M.Sc. IV Sem (CBCS), Department of Botany, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur. It is a part of paper III (Unit 2 and 3) some of its parts have been recently introduced in course of the CBCS system (in 2021). This book covers Unit 2 and 3 of paper III (M.Sc. IV Sem, Botany). In this book, an attempt has been made to present the gist of the subject in a simple language and with suitable diagrams and it is hoped that this would be of some help to the students. The e-book contents are extracted/modified/compiled from various sources like research articles and freely available internet websites. It is organized for students to provide the total content of units 2 and 3 in one place. I acknowledge all the authors whose contents have been helpful in this book or other ways. At last, but with the deepest gratitude, I am thankful to the almighty God and the deep, unfailing, supportive affection of my husband “Sri Abhai Kumar Srivastava” so that I was able to compile this work.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251304955
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book FUTURE SMART FOOD written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication demonstrates the benefits of neglected and underutilized species, including amaranth, sorghum and cowpea, and their potential contribution to achieving Zero Hunger in South and Southeast Asia.