Cereals and pseudocereals in the 21st century : challenges and opportunities.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ivanišová, Eva, editor.

Series:

Agricultural sciences ; 40

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cereals as food.

Sustainable agriculture.

Food industry and trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2026.

Summary:

Discover the dynamic world of cereals and pseudocereals in the 21st century in this scholarly yet accessible publication. The book Cereals and Pseudocereals in the 21st Century – Challenges and Opportunities links traditional knowledge of wheat, rice, and maize with the growing importance of pseudocereals such as quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat in modern nutritional and food research. The publication presents up-to-date scientific knowledge on the nutritional, technological, and functional properties of these crops, as well as their role in preventing civilization diseases and developing healthier foods. It focuses on the challenges facing current cereal production, from climate change to sustainability requirements, and points to new opportunities for the food industry, nutrition, and global food security.

Contents:

Preface

Section 1 Genome Editing and Functional Genomics in Cereals and Pseudocereals

Section 2 Reimagining Cereal and Pseudocereal Systems for the 21st Century

Section 3 Sustainable Cultivation and Nutritional Innovation in Underutilized Crops

Section 4 Climate-Resilient Breeding and Crop Wild Relatives.

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ISBN:

9781836356981