Phytochemistry Of Fruits And Vegetables eBook

Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables assembles 15 chapters authored by 38 eminent scientists working in the top research Institutes of the country. Phytochemistry of lipids and pigments in fruits and vegetables; Chemistry of antioxidants which desalinize soils; Fermentation chemistry of palm neera; Chemistry of macronutrients in acidic soils; Physiology and biochemistry of fruit ripening; Biochemical and molecular aspects of latex production in natural rubber; Strategies for mitigation of climate change on sub-tropical fruits; Micro-irrigation for higher productivity in horticultural crops; Nutritive values of vegetables; G.M. vegetables for higher productivity and resistance to biotic stresses; Scientific cultivation of onion; Yams for nutritional security; Improvement of seed spices; Floral crops of family Proteaceae and Food quality and Food safety are discussed in the book.