Poverty, food, and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have become major
concerns in recent times. The effects of climate change, drought, and unpredictable rainfall …

Grain by-products, normally rich in dietary fiber and bioactive compounds, are important for
the human diet and have been studied as potential raw materials for the development of …

Various anti-nutritional compounds (including phytic acid, saponin, oxalate, and…) that
naturally exist in grains and seeds, playing an essential role in the growth and survival of …

Background and aims Nano-zinc (Zn) fertilizer is an easily adaptable and environmentally
safe alternative option that can effectively improve growth, yield and biofortification of …

The 'Signuredda'bean is a local genotype of pulse with particular technological
characteristics, cultivated in Sicily, Italy. This paper presents the results of a study to evaluate …

Peruvian Andean maize (PAM) has been commonly used as an ingredient that confers
color, flavor, and texture in culinary. Nevertheless, no studies are focusing on agro-industrial …

Proteins are the principal supplier of nitrogen for growth, repair and maintenance of tissues
and vital physiological functions. Plants produce a variety of noxious compounds to protect …

Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are widely consumed in diets all over the world and
have a significant impact on human health. Proteins, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals …

Given the hypothesis that co-inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB)
enhances the beneficial effects of Rhizobium tropici with greater mineral nutrition, optimizes …

Endophytic fungi belonging to the genus Muscodor (now Induratia) are known as producers
of bioactive volatile organic compounds with may inhibit the growth of some plant …