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Millets as Superfood: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Applications presents a timely and exhaustive analysis of these ancient grains that are quickly evolving as the foods of the future. Traditionally valued for their adaptability and endurance in harsh climates and minimal-input farming, millets are now being recognized worldwide as nutrient-dense, climate-smart superfoods with tremendous potential to enhance food security and sustainable agriculture.
This book delivers a unique blend of traditional knowledge and cutting-edge science. It unravels the biochemical richness of millets—vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds—while assessing their proven health benefits. Together, it highlights modern biotechnological interventions, including CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing, molecular breeding, and omics technologies that are revolutionizing millet research. Readers will also observe the growing economic and industrial uses of millets, from nutraceuticals and functional foods to biofortification and value-added processing transformations.
Written and edited by globally recognized experts, this volume is tailored for a wide readership. For students and researchers, it presents extensive scientific analyses and practical implementations; for policymakers and entrepreneurs, it reveals the economic, social, and ecological promise of millets in rising world markets.
This is not just a book about grains—it is a roadmap to healthier diets, sustainable farming, and a resilient future.
Contents
1. A Comprehensive Overview of Millets: Evolution, Cultivation and Uses 2. Nutritional Composition of Millets 3. Millet Biochemistry: An Overview 4. Millets and the Environment: A Climate-Smart Solution for Sustainable Agriculture 5. Genetic Diversity and Breeding of Major Millets - A Global Perspective 6. Global and Indian Initiatives for Millet Promotion 7. Advanced Biotechnological Tools for Millet Improvement 8. Bioactive Compounds in Millets 9. Millet Cultivation Practices 10. Post-Harvest Handling of Millets: Threshing, Drying, Processing and Storage 11. Fortification, Value-Addition and Innovations in Millet-Based Product Development 12. Millets as Multifunctional Grains for Modern Health Challenges 13. Millet-Based Food Products 14. Evaluation of the Potential of Millets in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Sustainability 15. Role of Millets in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture 16. Challenges and Future Direction in Millets Research 17. Economic and Social Aspects of Millet Production 18. Millets in Livestock Feed and Animal Nutrition
