Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables
Synopsis
The effects of inadequate diets on the population include malnutrition, non-communicable diseases and obesity. 'Hidden hunger', also known as micronutrient deficiencies, leads to various health-related disorders and diseases. Indigenous plants, in the form of indigenous fruits and leafy vegetables are gaining interest as a source of nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals, satisfying both food demand and health needs.Moreover, with the impact of climate change, and the importance of sustainability of food systems, it is essential that we investigate new, forgotten and alternative crops that can thrive in harsh conditions, require low fertilizer input, and are easily harvestable.
This book contains chapters on 33 understudied indigenous fruits and vegetables from all around the world, including African nightshade, amaranth, baobab fruit, Indian gooseberry, red bush apple and snake melon. Each chapter provides:
An overview of plant botany.
An understanding of the phytonutrient constituents and health-promoting properties of bioactive compounds or metabolites.
Information on the biological activity of the functional compounds that will improve productivity and increase utilization of indigenous fruits and vegetables to sustain food security.
Impacts of postharvest storage, processing, and traditional food preparation methods.
Potential for new product development.
This is an essential resource for academic researchers and industry professionals in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, crop science, human health and nutrition.
Book details
- Author:
- Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, Stephen Akinola, Saleha Akter, Mohammad Khairul Alam, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga, Harish Kumar Bastimal, Amina Benabdallah, Rajeev Bhat, Tania Chacón-Ordóñez, N.N.G. Chiranthika, Daniel Cozzolino, Maral Seidi Damyeh, Patricia Esquivel, Héctor Estrada-Medina, Olaniyi Amos Fawole, Mohsina Ferdous, Miriam Monserrat Ferrer, Selina Fyfe, Cyrielle Garcia, Nadaraj Govender, Prasanna P. Gunathilake, Ummai Habiba, Chafik Hdider, H.A.C.O Hettiarachchi, Lee-Hoon Ho, Fozia Homa, Riadh Ilahy, Beguvalli Subash Inchara, Sheikh Nazrul Islam, G. Janarny, Víctor M Jiménez, Eugénie Kayitesi, Helyes Lajos, Vimbainashe E. Manhivi, Florence M. Mashitoa, Petunia Mashiane, Bárbara Paes Mata, Patricia Irene Montañez-Escalante, Niranjana Moorthi, Isabela Jacob Moro, Mack Moyo, Siphosanele Mafa Moyo, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Adaucto Bellarmino Netto, Gabi Netzel, Michael Netzel, Olubukola Motunrayo Odeyemi, Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, Miriam Ferrer Ortega, Karkala Sreedhara Pai, Karkala Usha Pai, Giriyapura Srikantachar Pavankumar, Zoltán Pék, Elisa Dos Pereira, Adaucto B. Pereira-Netto, Anh Dao Phan, Charlotte Ralison, Vonimatra Razafindrazaka, María del Ruenes-Morales, Michael Rychlik, Luis Vitor Sacramento, Mateus Kawata Salgaço, André Gonzaga Santos, Horst Joachim Schirra, Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, Faith Seke, Ambreen Naz Shah, Md. Tariqul Shajib, Kátia Sivieri, Heather E Smyth, Sukirtha Srivarathan, Thuan-Chew Tan, Imen Tlili, Annegowda Hardur Venkatappa, Juliana Vinholes, Márcia Vizzotto, Olivia Wright, Guggalada Govardhana Yadav
- ISBN:
- 9781789248067
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781789248043
- Publisher:
- CABI
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2022-11-02
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2022
- Copyright by:
- CAB International
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Science, Technology