Abiotic environmental stresses can alter plant metabolism, leading to inhibition or promotion
of secondary metabolites. Although the crucial roles of these compounds in plant …

Light quantity (intensity and photoperiod) and quality (spectral composition) affect plant
growth and physiology and interact with other environmental parameters and cultivation …

Crop improvements can help us to meet the challenge of feeding a population of 10 billion,
but can we breed better varieties fast enough? Technologies such as genoty**, marker …

Microgreens are young, tender greens that are used to enhance the color, texture, or flavor
of salads and main dishes. They can be grown in small scales and indoors, making them …

Background Sprouts and microgreens, which are tender, flavourful, rich in nutrients, have a
short growth cycle, and have been recognized as functional foods in the human diet …

Light spectra significantly influence plant metabolism, growth and development. Here, we
review the effects of monochromatic blue, red and green light compared to those of …

Abstract The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that more than 800 million people
engage in urban agriculture producing more than 15% of the world's food. Recently, there …

Microgreens are an excellent source of health-maintaining compounds, and the
accumulation of these compounds in plant tissues may be stimulated by exogenous stimuli …

Ultra-violet (UV) and blue radiations are perceived by plants through several
photoreceptors. They regulate a large range of processes throughout plant life. Along with …

The ever-increasing demand for food, valuable bio-based compounds and energy has
triggered the development of novel and sustainable resources. Microalgae are a promising …