Microgreens have gained increasing popularity as food ingredients in recent years because
of their high nutritional value and diverse sensorial characteristics. Microgreens are edible …

The current article provides an updated review of scientific advances regarding nitrate
accumulation in plant tissues and a critical examination of the genetic, agroenvironmental …

The broad spectrum of the mechanism of action of immune-boosting natural compounds as
well as the complex nature of the food matrices make researching the health benefits of …

Agricultural growing practices have been evolving towards organic, sustainable or
environmental friendly systems. The aim of modern agriculture is to reduce inputs without …

The quality of horticultural products is the result of the interaction of different factors,
including grower's crop management ability, genotype, and environment. Sub-optimal …

The nutritional composition of ten leafy vegetables (chicory, green lettuce, lamb's lettuce,
mizuna, red chard, red lettuce, rocket, spinach, Swiss chard, and tatsoi) and quality traits of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Mixtures of wild food plants, part of the Mediterranean diet,
have potential benefits for their content in bioactive compounds, minerals and fibers. In Italy …

After a brief introduction regarding the definitions of sprouts, microgreens and “baby leaf”
vegetables, this chapter provides an overview of this growing market segment within the …

Eruca sativa Mill.(E. sativa) leaves recently grabbed the attention of scientific communities
around the world due to its potent bioactivity. Therefore, the present study investigates the …

Nitrogen is the primary technical means responsible for food production increase, but on the
other hand, wise management is needed because its excessive use can have a negative …