With the ever-increasing world population, an extra 1.5 billion mouths need to be fed by
2050 with continuously dwindling arable land. Hence, it is imperative that extra food come …

The available cultivable plant‐based food resources in develo** tropical countries are
inadequate to supply proteins for both human and animals. Such limition of available plant …

Main conclusion Due to significant contributions of orphan crops in the economy of the
develo** world, scientific studies need to be promoted on these little researched but vital …

Societal Impact Statement Strengthening food and nutrient security is crucial to feeding the
ever‐growing world population. Millets provide energy and nutrients for millions of poor …

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the potential of chitosan and chitosan
nanoparticles (ChNPs) in enhancing the growth and yield of finger millet under greenhouse …

Finger millet, an orphan crop, possesses immense potential in mitigating climate change
and could offer threefold security in terms of food, fodder, and nutrition. It is mostly cultivated …

Background Resistant starch (RS) has been unanimously identified as a replacement for
dietary fiber due to its balanced nutritional functionality and sensory implications. Main …

The whole genome sequence (WGS) of the much awaited, nutrient rich and climate resilient
crop, finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) has been released recently. While …

Societal Impact Statement Micronutrient deficiency is a serious and underestimated global
health concern. Identifying existing micronutritional richness in traditional crops, and …

Finger millet is a nutri-rich cereal crop of poor people living in the develo** countries of
Asia and Africa. Finger millet grains contain high amounts of potassium, phosphorus …