The maize plant (Zea mays), characterized by an erect green stalk, is one of the 3 great
grain crops of the world. Its kernels, like other seeds, are storage organs that contain …

A better understanding of the factors that contribute to the overall grain quality of rice (Oryza
sativa) will lay the foundation for developing new breeding and selection strategies for …

Abstract The American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes Nutrition and Physical Activity
Guidelines to serve as a foundation for its communication, policy, and community strategies …

Malnutrition—in the form of insufficient energy intakes—affects millions of people worldwide
and the negative impact of this kind of hunger is well acknowledged, not least by …

Vitamin deficiency affects up to 50% of the world's population, disproportionately impacting
on developing countries where populations endure monotonous, cereal-rich diets …

Recent advances in plant genomics and molecular biology have revolutionized our
understanding of plant genetics, providing new opportunities for more efficient and …

Antibiotics and microplastics including nanoplastics are emerging contaminants which have
become global environmental issues. The application of antibiotics along with microplastics …

Folates, also known as B9 vitamins, serve as donors and acceptors in one-carbon (C1)
transfer reactions. The latter are involved in synthesis of many important biomolecules, such …

Whole grain cereals have been found to be a good source of nutritionally valuable
substances, such as antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber. A wide range of …

Folates are essential cofactors for one-carbon transfer reactions and are needed in the diets
of humans and animals. Because plants are major sources of dietary folate, plant folate …