Biofortification for Nutrient-Rich Crops [Hardcover]

Series Preface: Genome Designing of Crops. Preface. Biofortification: Concept and Methodologies. Deciding the Targets-Crops and Nutrients. Global Scenario of Biofortification. Grain Iron (Fe): Decades of Research and Results. Zinc (Zn): A Prime and High-Yield Resource. Phytochemicals: An Emerging Application. Vitamin A: A Major HarvestPlus Target for Outstanding Results. Vitamin B: Nine Unsung Heroes, Longing for Attention. Vitamin C: Vital, Let's Achieve More Together. Vitamin E: Pioneering the Shift from Stability to Elevated Oil Quality. Dietary Fiber: Balancing Taste and Health  Can We Have Both?? Starch Quality: High Energy or Low Calories  Both Matter. Antinutrients and Underutilized Food Crops: Unearthing Hidden Potential. Phytic Acid's Innovative Antinutrient Reduction. Glucosinolates in Brassicas: Manipulating Content and Composition. Lectins: Antinutrient or Nutrients - Unveiling Their Dual Role. Tackling Challenges, Seizing Future Opportunities in Biofortification. Omics in Biofortification: Unlocking Nutritional Potential. Meta-Analysis Magic: Unearthing Health Insights in Nutrition. Index.

A comprehensive volume that explores various aspects of biofortification, including prospective decision-making, nutrient biofortification, antinutrient reduction, and omics technology application.

Dr Monika Garg has been a scientist at NABI, Mohali for the past 14 years. She obtained a PhD and post-doctoral experience from Tottori University, Japan. She had also served in ICARDA, CGIAR, Syria. She has more than 70 publications in reputed journals with an h-index of 24 and served as an Editor/Reviewer for various journals. She is working on the biofortification of wheat and understanding its effect on lifestyle disorders. Her special interest lies in anthocyanin biofortified colored wheat.

Dr Saloni Sharma is a postdoctoral researcher in the Deparló,