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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 multidisciplinary approaches to cope up with the challenges of major nutrient deficiency.
Hidden hunger (aka micronutrient deficiencies), a prevalent global issue, refers to the chronic deficiency of essential micronutrients despite sufficient caloric intake. With over 2 billion affected individuals, particularly women and children in low-income countries, it impairs physical and cognitive development, increases disease susceptibility, and diminishes productivity. Despite economic progress, undernourishment remains prevalent in the developing countries including India. Among all nutrients, the deficiencies of iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A are highly prevalent. Crop biofortification seems a sustainable solution to reduce the global burden of hidden hunger. Previous reports examined the genetic diversity related to micronutrients in germplasm of staple crops and their wild relatives. A number of biofortified crops have been developed by utilizing genetic diversity and biotechnological approaches. This book explores crop-specific biofortification initiatives and diverse approaches, encompassing both traditional and genomics-driven enhancements. It also enlightens the efficacy of biofortification, bioavailability, and future thrust.
This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, extension workers, policymakers, students, and all those involved in agriculture, nutrition, and health. It focuses on promoting diets that are rich in nutrition, benefiting everyone along the value chain.
Contents
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.
