In the last decade, there has been an increase in the use of sprouted grains in human diet
and a parallel increase in the scientific literature dealing with their nutritional traits and …

Background Interest in fresh, functional foods is on the rise, compelled by the growing
interest of consumers for diets that support health and longevity. Microgreens garner …

Nutrient deficiency has resulted in impaired growth and development of the population
globally. Microgreens are considered immature greens (required light for photosynthesis …

The food safety implications of microgreens, an emerging salad crop, have been studied
only minimally. The farm to fork continuum of microgreens and sprouts has some overlap in …

Interest in the cultivation of lettuce landraces is increasing because native varieties, as high-
quality products, are particularly attractive to consumers. Lettuce is a popular leafy vegetable …

Microgreens are small salad greens grown for their fully developed and non‐senescent
cotyledons and often include one to two true leaves in development. They are typically …

Microgreens or vegetable greens are just germinated plants harvested once the cotyledon
leaves develop with one set of true leaves, and they are important as a nutrition supplement …

Mungbeans and lentils are relatively easily grown and cheaper sources of microgreens, but
their phytonutrient diversity is not yet deeply explored. In this study, 20 diverse genotypes …

An exponential growth in global population is expected to reach nine billion by 2050,
demanding a 70% increase in agriculture productivity, thus illustrating the impact of global …

Microgreens are receiving increasing attention due to their high content of bioactive
components and their importance to human health. These emerging food products can be …