LEADER 03528nam 22006375 450 001 9911057009903321 005 20260115120359.0 010 $a981-9548-02-0 024 7 $a10.1007/978-981-95-4802-6 035 $a(CKB)44970580600041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC32491469 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL32491469 035 $a(DE-He213)978-981-95-4802-6 035 $a(EXLCZ)9944970580600041 100 $a20260115d2026 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aUnderutilized Seeds $eSustainable Solutions for Health, Industry, and Environment /$fedited by Arun Kumar Gupta 205 $a1st ed. 2026. 210 1$aSingapore :$cSpringer Nature Singapore :$cImprint: Springer,$d2026. 215 $a1 online resource (471 pages) 225 1 $aBiomedical and Life Sciences Series 311 08$a981-9548-01-2 327 $aChapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Artocarpus seeds -- Chapter 3.Avocado seeds (Persea americana) -- Chapter 4. Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) -- Chapter 5. Karanja Seeds (Pongamia pinnata) -- Chapter 6. Lotus Seeds (Nelumbo nucifera) -- Chapter 7. Lychee/Litchi (Litchi chinensis) -- Chapter 8. Passion fruit (passiflora edulis) -- Chapter 9. Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Seeds -- Chapter 10. Sacha inchi Seeds (Plukenetia volubilis) -- Chapter 11. Teff Seeds (Eragrostis tef). 330 $aThis book explores the often-overlooked potential of underutilized seeds in addressing global challenges related to health, environmental sustainability, and industrial innovation. It highlights seed crops that are typically neglected in mainstream agriculture but possess exceptional nutritional, functional, and ecological properties. Many of these seeds are native to specific regions and hold significant promise for diversifying diets, developing eco-friendly industrial materials, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The book consolidates current knowledge on the nutritional and bioactive properties of underutilized seeds, their role in enhancing human health and well-being, and their diverse applications across industries such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. By bridging gaps between research, industry, and policy, this work aims to promote the integration of these seeds into global food systems, encourage their cultivation, and safeguard their biodiversity. It also emphasizes how the valorization of such seeds can contribute to a circular economy, fostering sustainable production and consumption practices while addressing critical global issues such as carbon footprint reduction and agroecological restoration. 410 0$aBiomedical and Life Sciences Series 606 $aFood science 606 $aSustainability 606 $aNutrition 606 $aAgriculture 606 $aFood Science 606 $aSustainability 606 $aNutrition 606 $aAgriculture 615 0$aFood science. 615 0$aSustainability. 615 0$aNutrition. 615 0$aAgriculture. 615 14$aFood Science. 615 24$aSustainability. 615 24$aNutrition. 615 24$aAgriculture. 676 $a641.3 676 $a664 700 $aGupta$b Arun Kumar$01733769 701 $aGupta$0373210 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911057009903321 996 $aUnderutilized Seeds$94531790 997 $aUNINA