Biofortification for Nutrient-Rich Crops (Genome Designing of Crops)

Synopsis

Biofortification is a widely accepted cost-effective agricultural strategy to improve the nutrient deficiency in populations. It is especially useful in low income and developing nations. Strategies for biofortification employ crop breeding, targeted genetic alteration, and agronomy, show promise for addressing multiple forms of human malnutrition. To increase the bioavailability of food nutrients, biofortification efforts must focus on improving the nutrient content of food and decreasing anti-nutrients.This book covers the basics of biofortification, international efforts, challenges, opportunities, and the use of the latest omics technologies in addition to classical approaches. It covers the most studied micronutrients, vitamin biofortification, and the new topics in dietary fibers, starch quality, and phenolics. It uniquely covers the antinutrients like phytic acid, ODAP, and Glucosinolates. It also reviews food bioavailability, scientific research, and meta-analyses to assess the health-promoting efficacy of different nutrients. The book attempts to cover all bases, from decision considerations to prospects, as well as biofortification of nutrients, antinutrient reduction, and the use of latest technology to aid in the nutritional enhancement of virtually all recorded food crops.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781040273739

Related ISBNs:

9781032690636, 9781032667270, 9781040273777

Publisher:

CRC Press

Date of Addition:

11/08/24

Copyrighted By:

Monika Garg, Saloni Sharma and Apoorv Tiwari

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Cooking, Food and Wine, Technology, Earth Sciences

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