Microgreens—a comprehensive review of bioactive molecules and health benefits

M Bhaswant, DK Shanmugam, T Miyazawa, C Abe… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microgreens, a hypothesized term used for the emerging food product that is developed from
various commercial food crops, such as vegetables, grains, and herbs, consist of developed …

[HTML][HTML] Microgreen: A tiny plant with superfood potential

M Partap, D Sharma, HN Deekshith, M Thakur… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
The design of novel and functional foods is a major driver of innovation in the food industry,
which strives to meet consumer's rising demand and expectations for healthy foods. In …

Hydroponic agriculture and microbial safety of vegetables: promises, challenges, and solutions

S Sela Saldinger, V Rodov, D Kenigsbuch, A Bar-Tal - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hydroponics is a farming technique for growing plants with mineral nutrients using a soil-
free medium. The plant roots are submerged in soil-free media, such as vermiculite or …

Brassicaceae microgreens: phytochemical compositions, influences of growing practices, postharvest technology, health, and food applications

B Dereje, JC Jacquier, C Elliott-Kingston… - ACS Food Science & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Our planet is facing food scarcity due to a rapidly growing population. Hence, food
production and sources must adapt to accommodate a growing population and a changing …

A comprehensive review on the antioxidant activities and health benefits of microgreens: current insights and future perspectives

TE Tallei, BJ Kepel, HIS Wungouw… - … Journal of Food …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Microgreens contain an abundance of antioxidants (glucosinolates, carotenoids, and
phenolic compounds), vitamins (C, E, and K), minerals (iron and magnesium), and other …

Comparative analysis of morphological, nutritional, and bioactive properties of selected microgreens in alternative growing medium

M Gunjal, J Singh, J Kaur, S Kaur, V Nanda… - South African Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microgreens from different botanical species seven grown using in two selective medium
(Soil and Cocopeat) were examined for morphological, proximate, chemical composition …

Factors affecting production, nutrient translocation mechanisms, and LED emitted light in growth of microgreen plants in soilless culture

A Sharma, M Hazarika, P Heisnam… - … Agricultural Science & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Microgreens or vegetable greens are just germinated plants harvested once the cotyledon
leaves develop with one set of true leaves, and they are important as a nutrition supplement …

[HTML][HTML] Phosphorus recovery from hydroponics waste nutrient solution and its economic potential

S Malkawi, D Hagare, B Maheshwari - Resources, Conservation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nutrient management, particularly phosphorus, is crucial for global food security due to its
limited availability. This study investigates the extraction of phosphorus from hydroponic …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens

A Sharma, M Hazarika, P Heisnam, H Pandey… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microgreens have achieved importance recently due to their high nutritive value, easiness of
cultivation and year round availability. However, being very tender and having high moisture …

Alfalfa, cabbage, beet and fennel microgreens in floating hydroponics—Perspective nutritious food?

S Fabek Uher, S Radman, N Opačić, M Dujmović… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microgreens are young plants of various vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants, cereals
and edible wild plants that were first associated with nouvelle cuisine as decoration in …