Biology and Biotechnology of Quinoa: Super Grain for Food Security

This book explores the potential of Quinoa as a protein-rich vegetarian food source, discusses its morphological features, life cycle, nutritional qualities, genetics, agronomic manipulations, ecological communications, stress tolerance mechanisms, and food applications. It aims to popularize Quinoa among scientists and the food industry and provide scientific data to support its qualities. The book also highlights quinoa's adaptability, ease of cultivation, and rich output, making it a sustainable food source. It is of interest to researchers, teachers, agronomic cultivators, environmentalists, botanists, microbiologists, geneticists, and food technologists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Quinoa, a pseudo-cereal native to the Andes Region in South America, has gained worldwide recognition as a protein-rich vegetarian food source. Its potential for protein replacement, futuristic biotechnological modifications, and ability to grow under various abiotic stresses make it an attractive candidate for sustainable food production. With its rich nutritional profile, quinoa emerges as a hero for vegans and vegetarians seeking to reduce animal cruelty.

This comprehensive book delves into the morphological features, life cycle, nutritional qualities, genetics, agronomic manipulations, ecological communications, stress tolerance mechanisms, and food applications of Chenopodium quinoa. It provides a detailed understanding of this lesser-known grain, its cultivation practices, and the scientific data that supports its qualities. The book aims to popularize quinoa among scientific and food industry professionals, emphasizing its potential for addressing global malnutrition.

Quinoa's stress-tolerant abilities inspire scientists to explore and exploit these mechanisms in other stress-sensitive crops, contributing to food security. Its adaptability, ease of cultivation, and high yield make it a sustainable crop option. This book appeals to a wide range of audiences, including researchers, teachers, agronomic cultivators, environmentalists, botanists, microbiologists, geneticists, and food technologists. It covers recent advances, challenges in cultivation, biology, nutrition, and agricultural science topics, making it suitable for both young learners and advanced scientists.

By regulating quinoa breeding and growth, sustainability can be achieved, ensuring a reliable and nutritious food source for future generations.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811638343
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021