Advances in Agri-Food Biotechnology

by Tilak Raj Sharma (Editor), Rupesh Deshmukh (Editor), Humira Sonah (Editor)

Overview

This book presents biotechnological advances and approaches to improving the nutritional value of agri-foods. The respective chapters explore how biotechnology is being used to enhance food production, nutritional quality, food safety and food packaging, and to address postharvest issues.

Written and prepared by eminent scientists working in the field of food biotechnology, the book offers authentic, reliable and detailed information on technological advances, fundamental principles, and the applications of recent innovations. Accordingly, it offers a valuable guide for researchers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and food technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811528736
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	08/31/2020
Edition description:	1st ed. 2020
Pages:	450
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Tilak Raj Sharma is currently working as Executive Director of the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, (NABI), Mohali, Punjab, India. Ph.D. Agriculture, M.Sc. Agriculture. He has published over 125 research articles and one book on agricultural topics, and holds five related patents.

Dr. Rupesh Deshmukh Ramaligaswami is currently working as a Ramalingaswami Fellow (Scientist D) at the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, Punjab, India. Ph.D. Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Biotechnology). He has published over seventy research articles and holds one patent.

Dr. Humira Sonah is currently working as a Ramalingaswami Fellow (Scientist D) at NABI, Mohali, India. Ph.D. Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Biotechnology). She has published over fifty research articles in the areas of plant science and biotechnology.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Global Perspective on Agriculture-Food Security and Nutrition.- Chapter 2. Advanced Approaches for Biofortification.- Chapter 3. Biofortification for Nutrient Content and Aroma Enrichment in Rice (Oryza sativa L.).- Chapter 4. Biofortification in Pulses.- Chapter 5. Biofortification in Vegetables.- Chapter 6. Biofortification in Fruits.- Chapter 7. Transgenic Bio-fortified Crops: Applicability and Challenges.- Chapter 8. Biofortification in Fodder crops.- Chapter 9. Global Scenario of Vitamin Deficiency and Human Health.- Chapter 10. Plant Polyphenols and Gut Bacteria: Role in Obesity-induced Metabolic Endotoxaemia and Inflammation. Chapter 11. Designer Microbes for Nutraceutical Application.- Chapter 12. Nutrigenomics Approaches to Control Metabolic Diseases and Challenges to Personalized Nutritional Intervention.- Chapter 13. Biotechnological Advances for Phytoremediation.- Chapter 14. Diagnostic Tools for Food Safety.- Chapter 15. Nanotechnology for Food: Regulatory Issues and Challenges.Chapter 16. Advances in Edible Fruits Coating Materials.- Chapter 17. Systems Biology Approaches for Food and Health.- Chapter 18. Advances of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies to enhanced the Biofortifications in crops.