Chapters authored
Hot Water Seed Treatment: A Review
In present day agriculture, use of chemicals for crop production is discouraged. Hence, other alternative treatments for disease control must be developed, and hot water treatment is one of them. It is a feasible practice, both financially and time wise. Hot water soaking is a very age-old practice, efficient in destroying pathogens borne both outside the testa and inside the seed testa by using temperature hot enough to kill the organism but not quite hot enough to kill the seed. Extensive research work has been reported on hot water treatment in vegetables. Therefore, an attempt has been made to review the information available regarding the effect of hot water treatment on growth, disease incidence and yield of vegetables.
Part of the book: Capsicum
Nutraceutical Potential of Seed and Grain Proteins in Health Promotion
In recent years, seed and grain proteins with nutritional bioactivity have been studied for disease prevention and treatments. Seed and grains are key components of a healthy and balanced diet which support the protective role of bioactive proteins with nutraceutical activities. Proteins obtained from seeds can be a good source of amino acids and nutraceutical peptides that can be used for biotic functions to improve health and disease prevention. Hence, the increased consumption of seeds and grains promotes a healthy generation in future and a significant reduction in diseases. To increase the human health awareness, we must have to enlighten the importance of easily available seeds and grains in our food.
Part of the book: Grain and Seed Proteins Functionality
The Magical Chemistry and Nutritional Importance of Rice Seeds: A Review
The most significant food on earth is rice. The nutrients included in rice include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and tocopherol, as well as protein, fat, crude fiber, carbohydrates and minerals. It contributes significantly to human health by preventing diseases like high blood pressure, cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, skin conditions and dysentery. As a result, rice is an excellent option for natural sources of antioxidants and other therapeutic characteristics, and it may have the capacity. The magical chemistry enlightens the insights of functional groups, which makes it a potent food. The review also discusses how the nutritional content of rice seed changes as it ages.
Part of the book: Seed Biology