Nutritional and technological advancements in the promotion of ethnic and novel foods using the genetic diversity of minor millets in India
This research on minor millet species was undertaken to explore the inherent technological opportunities for better utilization of resources in designing value added and sustainable foods in different sectors of food industries.
Español: Avances nutricionales y tecnológicos en la promoción de alimentos étnicos y novedoso con la diversidad genética de los mijos menores en la India
Neglected and underutilized crop genetic resources are very vital for sustainable agriculture (Eyzaguirre et al., 1999, Bhag Mal, 2007) and minor millets belong to this important group of crops (Dutta et al., 2007). Plant genetic resources play a critical role in enhancing adaptation and resilience of agricultural production systems (Jarvis et al., 2007).The important minor millets cultivated in India are finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertner), kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.), foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L).Pal), little millet (Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roemer & Schultes), proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) and barnyard millet (Echinochloa colona (L.)
Publication Years: 2010
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