Ongoing Research on Microgreens Nutritional Properties, Shelf-life, Sustainable Production, Innovative Growing and Processing Approaches

• Other Authors: Paradiso, Vito Michele (Editor), Renna, Massimiliano (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; microgreens; Brassicaceae; bioaccessibility; minerals; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; wild plants; vegetable specialty products; immature greens; nitrate; dietary value; health risk; carotenoids; extraction; lettuce; linen; polyamines; biogenic amines; germination; medicago sativa; trigonella foenum-graecum; lens culinaris; raphanus sativus; diamine oxidase; LDPE bag; PET clamshell; Aloe vera; edible coating; pre-harvest spray; dip-coating; postharvest quality; broccoli; broccoli raab; cauliflower; hydroponic; mineral elements; vitamins; bioactive componds; hydroponic cultivation; polyamine; quality; wild edible species
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Microgreens garner immense potential for improving the nutrition of the human diet, considering their high content of healthy compounds. On the other hand, they are becoming known not only for their nutritional value but also for their interesting organoleptic traits and commercial potential. In thi...