Legumes Biofortification

Author : Muhammad Azhar Nadeem,Faheem Shehzad Baloch,Sajid Fiaz,Muhammad Aasim,Ephrem Habyarimana,Osman Sönmez,Nusret Zencirci
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031339578

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Legumes Biofortification by Muhammad Azhar Nadeem,Faheem Shehzad Baloch,Sajid Fiaz,Muhammad Aasim,Ephrem Habyarimana,Osman Sönmez,Nusret Zencirci Pdf

Sustainable food production is vital to ensure food and nutritional security to growing human population. Recently, there has been a shift in agricultural production system, crop production is not only considering yield as primary interest to produce higher number of calories for reducing hunger, but also more nutrient-rich food to reduce malnutrition or “hidden hunger”. Micronutrient malnutrition is a continuing and serious public health problem in many countries, various Interventions to alleviate this problem have been implemented. Biofortification, the process of breeding nutrients into food crops, provides a comparatively cost effective, sustainable, and long-term means of delivering more micronutrients. Legumes have higher protein content than most plant foods approximately twice than cereals and are rich in the key micronutrients folate, niacin, thiamine, calcium, iron and zinc. This book summarizes the biofortification of legumes. Detailed information through contributed chapters shed light on legumes research relevant to human health, with key topics that include genomic and genetic resources for food security, conventional and modern breeding approaches for improving nutrition, agronomic traits and biotechnological interventions.

Author : Debjyoti Sen Gupta,Sanjeev Gupta,Jitendra Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030592158

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Breeding for Enhanced Nutrition and Bio-Active Compounds in Food Legumes by Debjyoti Sen Gupta,Sanjeev Gupta,Jitendra Kumar Pdf

More than 20 million childhood deaths occur every year due to the micronutrient deficiency and diet-related non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes). The United Nations (UN) recently announced that the increase in chronic, non-communicable diseases has resulted in 36 million deaths around the world annually, claiming more lives than all other causes combined. These chronic diseases are not isolated to developed countries and are even more pronounced in the developing world. Such chronic illnesses have caused far more deaths than infectious diseases throughout the world (except Africa) in recent years. Therefore, enrichment of micronutrients in staple food crops is of paramount importance for the nutritional security in our world. Biofortification is the development of micronutrient- and/or vitamin-rich crops using traditional crop improvement practices as well as modern biotechnology tools. It is a more sustainable and cost effective method than food supplementation, fortification and diet diversification. This work consolidates available information on the different aspects of breeding for improved nutrition of pulses. An overview of entire pulses based on their nutritional profile is given so that audience can find the desired information easily. Food legumes are the active ingredients in many gluten-free food products and there is a continuous rise of the use of pulses flour in milling and baking processes. Our book sheds light on recent efforts and the underlying constraints of meeting the public demand. We believe this work provides the basic information for anyone interested in biofortification and stimulate further research to meet this unique challenge.

Author : Jose C. Jimenez-Lopez,Alfonso Clemente,Sergio J. Ochatt,Maria Carlota Vaz Patto,Eric Von Wettberg,Petr Smýkal
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832504949

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Biological and Genetic Basis of Agronomical and Seed Quality Traits in Legumes by Jose C. Jimenez-Lopez,Alfonso Clemente,Sergio J. Ochatt,Maria Carlota Vaz Patto,Eric Von Wettberg,Petr Smýkal Pdf

Author : Ram Swaroop Meena,Sandeep Kumar
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323886000

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Advances in Legumes for Sustainable Intensification by Ram Swaroop Meena,Sandeep Kumar Pdf

Advances in Legume-based Agroecoystem for Sustainable Intensification explores current research and future strategies for ensuring capacity growth and socioeconomic improvement through the utilization of legume crop cultivation and production in the achievement of sustainability development goals (SDGs). Sections cover the role of legumes in addressing issues of food security, improving nitrogen in the environment, environmental sustainability, economic-environmentally optimized systems, the importance and impact of nitrogen, organic production, and biomass potential, legume production, biology, breeding improvement, cropping systems, and the use of legumes for eco-friendly weed management. This book is an important resource for scientists, researchers and advanced students interested in championing the effective utilization of legumes for agronomic and ecological benefit. Focuses on opportunities for agricultural impact and sustainability Presents insights into both agricultural sustainability and eco-intensification Includes the impact of legume production on societal impacts such as health and wealth management

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832536049

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Legumes for Global Food Security, volume II by Anonim Pdf

Humanity is facing many global challenges. These include 1) achieving food security for a rapidly growing population, 2) slowing the progression of climate change by reducing the production and release of greenhouse gases as consequence of human activity, and 3) meeting the increasing demand for clean energy that will not harm the environment. In this regard, legumes deliver several important services to societies. Legumes provide a diverse range of food crops that are significant sources of plant-based proteins for humans globally. Grain legumes present outstanding nutritional and nutraceutical properties, while being an affordable food that contributes to achieving future global food and feed security in the context of an increasing world population.

Author : Noureddine Benkeblia
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119511137

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Vitamins and Minerals Biofortification of Edible Plants by Noureddine Benkeblia Pdf

A Detailed Reference on How Modern Biotechnology is using the Biofortification of Crops to Improve the Vitamin and Mineral Content of Edible Plants In this reference, Vitamins and Minerals Bio-Fortification of Edible Plants, authors cover new territory on phytonutrients, focusing on the enhancement and modification of edible crops. This book presents techniques and research findings from modern biotechnology to educate readers on the newest tools and research in the field. Readers will learn how groundbreaking scientific advances have contributed to the nutritional content of edible plants and crops for animals and humans. Inside, readers will find comprehensive information on new concepts of biofortification, including but not limited to: ● Modern biotechnology and its uses for improving the vitamin and mineral content of edible plants ● Potential minerals and vitamins that can be targeted and implemented in agriculture ● Ways of enhancing the nutritional contents of edible plants to address nutritional deficiencies and improve livestock ● Methods of identifying plants that can be used to heal or prevent disease and illness While many books cover the phytonutrients of crops, this reference book reports on methodologies, techniques, and environmental changes used to enhance and improve agricultural products. It is one of the first to provide information on using modern biotechnologies to modify crops with the goal of creating health benefits.

Author : Jose C. Jimenez-Lopez,Alfonso Clemente
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781839694905

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Legumes Research by Jose C. Jimenez-Lopez,Alfonso Clemente Pdf

This book is a collection of updated studies related to current improvements in legume traits and their agricultural benefits. It discusses the physiological functions, genetics, and genomics of legume crops. Chapters address such topics as genetics and biological insights of seed traits in the context of climate change, improving quality and yields of legume seeds, new genetic resources from diverse germplasms, and agricultural benefits of legumes in agroecosystems.

Author : Ummed Singh,C S Praharaj,S S Singh,N P Singh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788132227168

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Biofortification of Food Crops by Ummed Singh,C S Praharaj,S S Singh,N P Singh Pdf

The chapters presented in this book ‘Biofortification of Food Crops’ depict how agricultural technological interventions have true role in alleviating malnutrition. This book highlights the role of multidisciplinary approaches to cope up with the challenges of micronutrient malnutrition or hidden hunger which is an alarming public health issue in most parts of the world including India. In this endeavour, different biofortification approaches such as agronomic (or ferti-fortification), breeding, biotechnological, physiological, microbial etc. has fulfilled their different mandates of nutrient enrichment of food crops including cereals and pulses. The contents of the book proves that biofortified plants have adequate potential to nourish nutrient depleted soils, help increase crop productivity and provide nutritional benefits to plants, humans and livestock. The content and quality of information presented in this book will definitely provide multiple novel ideas of advance techniques and will stimulate innovative thoughts and directions amongst researchers and policy makers in the field of biofortification. In addition, the contributions presented in the book will be a good source of background knowledge and technical know-how to educate the readers about biofortification. The authors hope that the book entitled “Biofortification of Food Crops” would provide a suitable platform in our collective efforts for an appropriate dialogue among the scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and farmers in reducing the budding issues of malnutrition through novel approaches and means.

Author : Maria Ángeles Martín-Cabrejas
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781788016759

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Legumes by Maria Ángeles Martín-Cabrejas Pdf

Legumes have high potential for improving the nutritional quality of foods, but limited data on their bioactive compounds exists. Results of clinical and epidemiological studies suggest that natural antioxidants can protect us against oxidative stress that is closely associated with cancer and cardiovascular disease. Legumes are a valuable source of bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds, peptides and non-nutritional factors. They are rich in several important micronutrients, including potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc, and are an important source of protein in vegetarian diets. They are among the only plant foods that provide significant amounts of the amino acid, lysine. Commonly consumed legumes are also rich in total and soluble fibre as well as in resistant starch. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the antioxidant activity and health aspects of legumes. The international spread of contributors will describe the key factors that influence consumer acceptance of legumes in the diet, as well as the known functional properties of legumes and legume based food products. It will serve as an excellent and up-to-date reference for food scientists, food chemists, researchers in human nutrition, dietetics and the chemistry of natural compounds.

Author : Jameel M. Al-Khayri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819952458

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Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity by Jameel M. Al-Khayri Pdf

Author : Shoba Sivasankar,David Bergvinson,Pooran Gaur,Shiv Kumar Agrawal,Steve Beebe,Manuele Tamò
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 178676136X

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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Grain Legumes Volume 1 by Shoba Sivasankar,David Bergvinson,Pooran Gaur,Shiv Kumar Agrawal,Steve Beebe,Manuele Tamò Pdf

Grain legumes are widely seen as a key food security crop in the developing world. This major two-collection reviews the wealth of recent research on improving cultivation of this major crop. This first volume ranges from plant physiology and breeding through to better cultivation techniques.

Author : P.K. Ghosh,Narendra Kumar,M.S. Venkatesh,K.K. Hazra,N. Nadarajan
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789386237491

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Resource Conservation Technology in Pulses by P.K. Ghosh,Narendra Kumar,M.S. Venkatesh,K.K. Hazra,N. Nadarajan Pdf

This book will bring together all recent and updated information on RCT in pulses and pulse based cropping system which will be of immense use to researchers, extension personnel, students, research scholars across the nation.

Author : Muhammad Tehseen Azhar,Muhammad Qadir Ahmad,Iqrar Ahmad Rana,Rana Muhammad Atif
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323972147

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Biofortification of Grain and Vegetable Crops by Muhammad Tehseen Azhar,Muhammad Qadir Ahmad,Iqrar Ahmad Rana,Rana Muhammad Atif Pdf

Biofortification of Grain and Vegetable Crops: Molecular and Breeding Approaches is a comprehensive overview of important food crops whose vitamin and mineral enhancement can contribute significantly to improved food and nutrition security. Providing the latest information on crops including cereals, oilseeds, legumes and vegetables, this book provides details of agronomic and molecular resources for enhanced mineral production. Each chapter focuses on a specific food crop and the unique opportunities offered by each through breeding practices. This will be a valuable resource for researchers, academics and those in industry who are exploring biotechnological approaches as a powerful tool to combat malnutrition. Presents the potential of a variety of food crops for increased bioavailability of micronutrients Enhances our understanding of agronomic and molecular mechanisms of biofortification Provides insights to mitigate hidden hunger

Author : Victor R Preedy
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781782622215

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Selenium by Victor R Preedy Pdf

Although toxic in large doses, selenium is an essential trace mineral in the animal diet and in some plants. It has a role in making antioxidant enzymes and a particular role in the functioning of the thyroid gland. This volume examines the chemical activity of selenium and its functional health effects eg towards cancers, in the heart and brain. It also covers other areas such as functional food enrichment, whole body metabolism, and the effects of selenium deficiency on health. Part of The Food and Nutritional Components in Focus series, this edited volume pools knowledge across scientific disciplines in a way that increases its applicability to a wide range of audiences. Victor Preedy’s own distinguished career in nutritional science has made him a prolific author of research articles and books in this area, and this project fills a gap in providing comprehensive synopses of food substances. Chemists, analytical scientists, forensic scientists, food scientists, as well as course lecturers will all benefit from this interdisciplinary title written by international experts in this area.

Author : Santosh Kumar Gupta,Ashok Kumar Nadda,Shabana Bibi,Jitender Singh,Dinesh Kumar,Setsuko Komatsu,Jyoti Mathur
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832516805

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Harnessing cytokinin biology in crop biofortification and enhanced food security by Santosh Kumar Gupta,Ashok Kumar Nadda,Shabana Bibi,Jitender Singh,Dinesh Kumar,Setsuko Komatsu,Jyoti Mathur Pdf