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Author : Sally Brooks
Publisher : Earthscan
ISBN 13 : 1849710996
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (497 download)
Download or read book Rice Biofortification written by Sally Brooks and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2010 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Jauhar Ali
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030665305
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Rice Improvement written by Jauhar Ali and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. By 2050, human population is expected to reach 9.7 billion. The demand for increased food production needs to be met from ever reducing resources of land, water and other environmental constraints. Rice remains the staple food source for a majority of the global populations, but especially in Asia where ninety percent of rice is grown and consumed. Climate change continues to impose abiotic and biotic stresses that curtail rice quality and yields. Researchers have been challenged to provide innovative solutions to maintain, or even increase, rice production. Amongst them, the ‘green super rice’ breeding strategy has been successful for leading the development and release of multiple abiotic and biotic stress tolerant rice varieties. Recent advances in plant molecular biology and biotechnologies have led to the identification of stress responsive genes and signaling pathways, which open up new paradigms to augment rice productivity. Accordingly, transcription factors, protein kinases and enzymes for generating protective metabolites and proteins all contribute to an intricate network of events that guard and maintain cellular integrity. In addition, various quantitative trait loci associated with elevated stress tolerance have been cloned, resulting in the detection of novel genes for biotic and abiotic stress resistance. Mechanistic understanding of the genetic basis of traits, such as N and P use, is allowing rice researchers to engineer nutrient-efficient rice varieties, which would result in higher yields with lower inputs. Likewise, the research in micronutrients biosynthesis opens doors to genetic engineering of metabolic pathways to enhance micronutrients production. With third generation sequencing techniques on the horizon, exciting progress can be expected to vastly improve molecular markers for gene-trait associations forecast with increasing accuracy. This book emphasizes on the areas of rice science that attempt to overcome the foremost limitations in rice production. Our intention is to highlight research advances in the fields of physiology, molecular breeding and genetics, with a special focus on increasing productivity, improving biotic and abiotic stress tolerance and nutritional quality of rice.
Author : Farooq Shah
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789236002
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)
Download or read book Rice Crop written by Farooq Shah and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rice is a staple crop in many coastal and non-coastal areas of the globe and requires a large production area. With the increasing trends in population , it is pivotal to increase the production of this important crop for sustainability. The introduction of high-yielding rice cultivars through molecular breeding is one of the possibilities that can ensure sustainability. Additionally, development of new biotic and abiotic stress-resistant cultivars with higher nutritional value can revolutionize the rice industry.
Author : Noureddine Benkeblia
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119511151
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Vitamins and Minerals Biofortification of Edible Plants written by Noureddine Benkeblia and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Muhammad Tehseen Azhar
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323972144
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)
Download or read book Biofortification of Grain and Vegetable Crops written by Muhammad Tehseen Azhar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Siddharth Tiwari
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 981973438X
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (197 download)
Download or read book Harnessing Crop Biofortification for Sustainable Agriculture written by Siddharth Tiwari and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rupesh Deshmukh
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811943087
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)
Download or read book Biofortification in Cereals written by Rupesh Deshmukh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book addresses recent advances in biofortification using different approaches like foliar fertilizer, plant breeding, and genetic engineering as well as its utilization for improvement of nutritional quality of cereals. The content compiled is contributed by the renowned scientists actively working in the area of the cereal biofortification. This is an authentic, reliable, and exhaustive compilation bringing together the technological advancements, fundamental principles, and applicability of scientific innovations in biofortification. It also discusses policies and regulations for the implication of various strategies. It is useful reading material for researchers and students in the field.
Author : Shiv Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811632804
Total Pages : 555 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)
Download or read book Biofortification of Staple Crops written by Shiv Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book brings together comprehensive information on various aspects of the biofortification of staple crops. It addresses the present status of food and nutritional security and highlights the importance of micronutrients in human health, a historical account of biofortification, current approaches and challenges, crop-specific biofortification efforts and various breeding approaches, including conventional, and genomics enabled improvement. It also explains the efficacy of biofortification, bioavailability, and future thrust. It is an inclusive source of information on different aspects of micronutrients in crops of global importance. Malnutrition is a serious global issue, with millions of people being undernourished, several suffering from micronutrient deficiencies, and the adult population struggling with obesity. Despite significant economic progress, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are still home to an undernourished population. Nutrition-related health problems are related to hidden hunger and are widespread in the developing world. Women and preschool children are more vulnerable. Even though global food production has increased manifolds, estimates indicate that over 60% of the world’s population is deficient in essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc, iodine, and selenium, often causing health problems and developmental delays. Linking agricultural production with human nutrition and health is crucial for ensuring nutrition security. Much research has been carried out to assess genetic diversity related to micro-nutrients in staple crops, their bioavailability, and the efficacy of biofortified germplasm. Biofortified varieties developed in different crops through conventional breeding are being up-scaled for reducing the micronutrient deficiencies in other countries. This book is a ready reference for researchers, academicians, extension personnel, policymakers, students, and value chain stakeholders engaged in agriculture, nutrition, and health sectors promoting nutrition-sensitive diets.
Author : Muhammad Azhar Nadeem
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031339576
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (313 download)
Download or read book Legumes Biofortification written by Muhammad Azhar Nadeem and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Dr. Amanullah
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1838812229
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)
Download or read book Agronomy written by Dr. Amanullah and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is a serious threat to field crop production and food security. It has negative effects on food, water, and energy security due to change in weather patterns and extreme events such as floods, droughts, and heat waves, all of which reduce crop productivity. Over six chapters, this book presents a comprehensive picture of the importance of agronomy as it relates to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. With an emphasis on the goals of Zero Hunger and Climate Change, this volume examines sustainable agronomic practices to increase crop productivity and improve environmental health.
Author : Ummed Singh
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132227166
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)
Download or read book Biofortification of Food Crops written by Ummed Singh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Monika Garg
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040273777
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Biofortification for Nutrient-Rich Crops written by Monika Garg and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-11-08 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : HarvestPlus
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Biofortification progress briefs written by HarvestPlus and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following briefs were solicited by HarvestPlus for the Second Global Conference on Biofortification, Getting Nutritious Foods to People, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda from March 31 to April 2, 2014. The conference, an interactive global consultation attended by more than 300 leaders in agriculture, food, nutrition, and health, was officially hosted by the Government of the Republic of Rwanda and organized by HarvestPlus. The conference culminated in a series of commitments to tackle hunger and micronutrient deficiency through nutrition-sensitive agriculture, captured in the Kigali Declaration on Biofortified Nutritious Foods. The briefs were developed as background information for the conference and are intended to present existing evidence onbiofortification, identify knowledge gaps, and stimulate discussion on how to leverage biofortification to improve nutritionand health.
Author : Dinesh Kumar Srivastava
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811623392
Total Pages : 727 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)
Download or read book Agricultural Biotechnology: Latest Research and Trends written by Dinesh Kumar Srivastava and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book caters to the need of researchers working in the ever-evolving field of agricultural biotechnology. It discusses and provides in-depth information about latest advancements happening in this field. The book discusses evolution of plant tissue culture techniques, development of doubled haploids technology, role of recombinant-DNA technology in crop improvement. It also provides an insight into the global status of genetically modified crops, use of RNAi technology and mi-RNAs in plant improvement. Chapters are also dedicated for different branches of ‘omics’ science including genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics along with the use of molecular markers in tagging and mapping of various genes/QTLs of agronomic importance. This book also covers the role of enzymes and microbes in agriculture in productivity enhancement. It is of interest to teachers, researchers of biotechnology and agriculture scientists. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students of biotechnology, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international biotechnologists and agricultural scientists will also find this to be a useful read.
Author : Pawan Kumar Jaiwal
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3319953540
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Nutritional Quality Improvement in Plants written by Pawan Kumar Jaiwal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 508 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 : Gary Bañuelos
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832532152
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)
Download or read book Selenium in soil-plant-animal systems and its essential role for human health written by Gary Bañuelos and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mohammad Anwar Hossain
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119633117
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)
Download or read book Molecular Breeding for Rice Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Nutritional Quality written by Mohammad Anwar Hossain and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the latest knowledge of improving the stress tolerance, yield, and quality of rice crops One of the most important cereal crops, rice provides food to more than half of the world population. Various abiotic stresses—currently impacting an estimated 60% of crop yields—are projected to increase in severity and frequency due to climate change. In light of the threat of global food grain insecurity, interest in molecular rice breeding has intensified in recent years. Progress has been made, but there remains an urgent need to develop stress-tolerant, bio-fortified rice varieties that provide consistent and high-quality yields under both stress and non-stress conditions. Molecular Breeding for Rice Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Nutritional Quality is the first book to provide comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of this critical topic, containing the physiological, biochemical, and molecular information required to develop effective engineering strategies for enhancing rice yield. Authoritative and in-depth chapters examine the molecular and genetic bases of abiotic stress tolerance, discuss yield and quality improvement of rice, and explore new approaches to better utilize natural resources through modern breeding. Topics Include rice adaptation to climate change, enriching rice yields under low phosphorus and light intensity, increasing iron, zinc, vitamin and antioxidant content, and improving tolerance to salinity, drought, heat, cold, submergence, heavy metals and Ultraviolet-B radiation. This important resource: Contains the latest scientific information on a wide range of topics central to molecular breeding for rice Provides timely coverage molecular breeding for improving abiotic stress tolerance, bioavailability of essential micronutrients, and crop productivity through biotechnological methods Features detailed chapters written by internationally-recognized experts in the field Discusses recent progress and future directions in molecular breeding strategies and research Molecular Breeding for Rice Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Nutritional Quality is required reading for rice researchers, agriculturists, and agribusiness professionals, and the ideal text for instructors and students in molecular plant breeding, abiotic stress tolerance, environmental science, and plant physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
