To counter the rising incidence of diabetes and to meet the daily protein needs, we created
low glycemic index (GI) rice varieties with protein content (PC) surpassing 14%. In the …

Biotin (vitamin B7, or vitamin H) is a water-soluble B-vitamin that functions as a cofactor for
carboxylases, ie, enzymes involved in the cellular metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids …

We hypothesized that optimizing the formulation of pasta by incorporating sprouted
pseudocereal flours, specifically quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) or kiwicha …

Enhancing crops productivity to ensure food security is one of the major challenges
encountering agriculture today. A promising solution is the use of biostimulants, which …

Germination represents a vital bioprocess characterized by numerous biochemical
transformations that significantly influence the nutritional characteristics of rice. The …

Seed germination is crucial for plant survival, crop stand establishment, and achieving
optimal grain yield. The main objective of this review is to explore the physiological and …

Simple physico-chemical techniques can be used to evaluate the composition, structure,
and characteristics of plant seeds to determine their viability, quality, and possible uses in …

Germination is an effective means to improve the nutritional value of sesame seeds.
However, it is not clear whether it would be feasible to improve the nutritional value of …

Transformative change is needed across the food system to improve health and
environmental outcomes. As food, nutrition, environmental and health data are generated …