(New York Academy of Sciences) 1st Edition
by Noureddine Benkeblia (Editor)
A Detailed Reference on How
Modern Biotechnology is using the Biofortification of Crops to Improve
the Vitamin and Mineral Content of Edible Plants
In this reference, Vitamins and Minerals Bio-Fortification of Edible Plants,
authors cover new territory on phytonutrients, focusing on the
enhancement and modification of edible crops. This book presents
techniques and research findings from modern biotechnology to educate
readers on the newest tools and research in the field. Readers will
learn how groundbreaking scientific advances have contributed to the
nutritional content of edible plants and crops for animals and humans.
Inside, readers will find comprehensive information on new concepts of biofortification, including but not limited to:
● Modern biotechnology and its uses for improving the vitamin and mineral content of edible plants
● Potential minerals and vitamins that can be targeted and implemented in agriculture
● Ways of enhancing the nutritional contents of edible plants to address nutritional deficiencies and improve livestock
● Methods of identifying plants that can be used to heal or prevent disease and illness
While
many books cover the phytonutrients of crops, this reference book
reports on methodologies, techniques, and environmental changes used to
enhance and improve agricultural products. It is one of the first to
provide information on using modern biotechnologies to modify crops with
the goal of creating health benefits.
