Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes

Başlık:

ISBN:

9783030574154

Edition:

1st ed. 2021.

Yayın Bilgileri:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2021.

Fiziksel Tanımlama:

89 illus., 66 illus. in color. eReference. online resource.

Series:

Reference Series in Phytochemistry,

Contents:

Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Leafy Vegetables -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Fleshy Petioles, Cladodes, Fruits -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Seeds -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Tuberous Vegetables -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Unripe Fruits -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Shoots -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables - Bark -- Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Legumes -- Bioactive Compounds in Forage and Medicinal Legumes.

Abstract:

This reference work provides a comprehensive overview of bioactive compounds found in underutilized vegetables and legumes around the globe. It describes their pharmacological, biological and health effects in detail, and provides a strategic framework for further research and global development activities. Using a consistent structure and divided into 9 parts based on the plant source, the book reviews bioactive compounds in various plant species. Each part opens with a leading article discussing the respective plant species. This book is a valuable reference resource for plant biologists and biotechnologists, pharmacologists, pharmacists, food technologists, nutritionists and other health professions working in academia and industry.

Subject Term:

Chemical Bioengineering.