Buckwheat forgotten crop for the future issues and challenges / Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah, Reiaz Ul Rehman.
| Author/creator | Pirzadah,Tanveer Bilal |
| Other author | Rehman, Reiaz Ul. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2021. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Origin and History of Buckwheat -- Cultivation and Agronomic practices of Buckwheat -- Journey of Buckwheat to functional food sector -- Buckwheat: A Future crop to combat abiotic stress -- Reasons for declining Buckwheat Production -- Strategies for Buckwheat crop improvement using modern approaches. |
| Abstract | "Buckwheat: Forgotten crop for the Future offers an overview of this globally important crop, including its history, origin and its importance to functional food sector. Due to its short growth span, ability to grow at higher altitudes and superior quality of its protein, buckwheat is considered as an important crop for addressing global food requirements. The book also provides upto date information on the abiotic stress tolerance properties of the crop including its hyperaccumulating potential. The book talks about the issues and challenges being faced for adopting this crop and the ways to address and overcome these limitations. The book guides the readers through different varietal adaptations and provides information on appropriate research directions. This book would serve as an ideal guide for researchers and advanced-level students seeking better understanding of the buckwheat crop. Introduces the buckwheat's origin, history and diversity Summarizes the distribution of buckwheat species around the world Presents agro-techniques and cultivation practices of buckwheat Explores the nutraceutical potential of buckwheat Includes adaptation of buckwheat towards different environmental factors affecting growth and production Discusses the reasons for declining buckwheat production Addresses the strategies for buckwheat crop improvement"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021005814 |
| ISBN | 9780367543884 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367543938 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |