Biofortification of Food Crops

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 hu...

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Other Authors: Singh, Ummed (Editor), Praharaj, C S. (Editor), Singh, S S. (Editor), Singh, N P. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Springer India 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 29. Biofortification of Pearl Millet for Nutritional Enrichment(Meenakshi Chaudhary)
  • 30. Biofortification for Nutrient Rich Millets(A.C. Shivran)
  • 31. Pre- and Post Harvest Management of Physical and Nutritional Quality of Pulses(Aditya Pratap)
  • 32. Enriched Potato for Mitigating Hidden Hunger(Rajiv)
  • Part 6. Biofortification with Futuristic Challenges and Approaches
  • 33. Nutri-Farms for Mitigating Malnutrition in India(Purushottam)
  • 34. Biofortification: Pathway Ahead and Future Challenges(S.S. Singh)
  • 11. Zinc Transporter: Mechanism for Improving Zn Availability(Lalit Kumar)
  • 12. Biofortification through Breeding Interventions in Lentil(Jitendra Kumar)
  • Part 3. Biofortification with Improved Agronomy
  • 13. Soil Factors Associated with Micronutrient Acquisition in Crops – Biofortification Perspective(Anil Kumar)
  • 14. Nutrient Mining: Addressing the Challenges to Soil Resources and Food Security(Kaushik Majumdar)
  • 15. Improving Protein Density in Food Legumes through Agronomic Interventions(C. S. Praharaj)
  • 16. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Humans and Animals: Strategies for their Improvement(Anshu Rahal)
  • 17. Micronutrient Fertilizers for Zinc and Iron Enrichment in Major Food Crops: A Practicable Strategy(Yashbir Singh Shivay)
  • 18. Soil Test Crop Response: Concepts and Components for Nutrient Use Efficiency Enhancement(S.R. Singh)
  • Part 4. Biofortification with Microbes
  • 19. Biofortification with Microorganisms: Present Status and Future Challenges(Radha Prasanna)
  • 20. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Nutrient Management: Current Perspectives(Poonam Sharma)
  • 21. Role of Phytosiderophores in Acquisition of Iron and other Micronutrients in Food Legumes(Lalit Kumar)
  • 22. Selenium Bioavailability through Microbes(Santhappan Paulraj)
  • 23. Moving Micronutrients from the Soil to Seeds - Understanding Physiological Processes(P.S. Basu)
  • Part 5. Biofortification for Value Addition and Novelty
  • 24. Anti-nutrients Restraining Biofortification(R.P. Srivastava)
  • 25. Nutritional Enhancers/Promoters in Biofortification(Nand Lal Meena)
  • 26. High Beta Carotene Rice in Asia: Techniques and Implications(S. K. Dash)
  • 27. Biofortified Wheat for Mitigating Malnutrition(Hari Ram)
  • 28. Specialty Corn for Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversification(C.M. Parihar)
  • Part 1. Biofortification for Health and Nutrition
  • 1. Biofortification: Introduction, Approaches, Limitations and Challenges(Ummed Singh)
  • 2. Global Poverty, Hunger and Malnutrition: A Situational Analysis(Purushottam Sharma)
  • 3. Zinc in Crops and Human Health(Soumitra Das)
  • 4. Food Legumes for Nutritional Quality and Health Benefits(N.P. Singh)
  • 5. Biofortification of Food Legumes & Bioavailability of Nutrients(Jagdish Singh)
  • 6. Nutritional Benefits of Winter Pulses with Special Emphasis on Peas and Rajmash(A.K. Parihar)
  • 7. Nutritional Benefits of Pigeonpea(I. P. Singh)
  • Part 2. Biofortification through Biotechnology and Breeding tools
  • 8. Enriching Nutrient Density in Staple Crops Using Modern ‘-Omics’ Tools(Abhishek Bohra)
  • 9. Transgenic Strategies Towards Nutritional Enrichment of Crops(A. Das)
  • 10. Genomics Enabled Breeding for Enhancing Micronutrients in Crops(K.R. Soren)