Harnessing Crop Biofortification for Sustainable Agriculture
This edited volume provides insights into the current state of food and nutritional security, highlights the significance of micronutrients for human health, offers a historical perspective on biofortification, and covers current strategies and challenges. This book explores the role of multidiscip...
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| Lingua: | inglese |
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Singapore :
Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer,
2024.
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| Edizione: | 1st ed. 2024. |
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| Accesso online: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3438-2 |
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Sommario:
- Chapter 1- Importance of Nutrient Requirements of Humans
- Chapter 2 - Crop Bio-fortification: A Promising Strategy for Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies
- Chapter 3 - Key Nutrients for Biofortification: Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin A
- Chapter 4 - Biofortification Techniques: Breeding, Agronomic, and Biotechnological Approaches
- Chapter 5 - Biofortification of Iron and Zinc in Cereal Crops – A Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing Perspective
- Chapter 6 - Biofortification of Rice: Enhancing Nutritional Value by Genetic Manipulation
- Chapter 7 - Biofortification of Wheat: Nourishing Communities and Overcoming Nutritional Deficiencies
- Chapter 8 - Biofortification of Maize: A Promising Approach for Better Nutrition
- Chapter 9 - Contemporary Techniques in Potato Biofortification for Sustainable Crop Improvement
- Chapter 10 - Biofortification of Sweet Potato: Enhancing Nutritional Quality for Improved Human Health
- Chapter 11- Biofortification of Cassava: Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies in Subsistence Farming
- Chapter 12 - Biofortification of Legumes: Enhancing Protein and Micronutrient Content
- Chapter 13 - Biofortification of Pea: Improving Nutrition and Sustainable Food Systems
- Chapter 14 - Biofortification of Leafy Vegetables: Maximizing Nutritional Potential for Well-being of Humans
- Chapter 15 - Biofortification of Tomato: Enhancing Vitamin and Mineral Content for a Healthier Diet
- Chapter 16 - Biofortification of Banana: Enriching Staple Crops with Essential Nutrients
- Chapter 17 - Improving Soybean Genetics for Enhanced Nutrition and Value Addition Trait(s)
- Chapter 18 - Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering Technologies in Reference to Biofortified Crops
- Chapter 19 - Future Perspectives and Emerging Trends in Crop Biofortification.