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This informative book focuses on the nutritional value of potatoes
and ways to improve it. With the world reeling under the burden of
an ever-growing population, there is a pressing need for affordable
and nutritious staples to feed the billions. Potatoes are grown in
a broad range of countries around the world and can substantially
contribute to future food security. Given the increasing
consumption of potatoes, there is a need for a book that compiles
information on and raises awareness of their nutritional value,
while also encouraging their consumption. The respective chapters
of this book cover the chemical composition, structure and health
benefits of potatoes, as well as genetic modifications used to
alter the concentration of relevant chemical compounds in them. The
book provides an overview of potatoes as a nutrient-dense crop, and
discusses important aspects such as the role of potatoes in human
diet, how they can improve the overall health of individuals, their
role in addressing malnutrition etc. Its chapters deal with topics
such as carbohydrates and glycemic index, dietary fibers, vitamins,
proteins, phenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, minerals, lipids,
glycoalkaloids, new health-promoting compounds, the composition and
utilization of potato peel, nutritional significance of potato
products, and potato probiotics. Given its scope, the book will be
of interest to undergraduate students, graduate students and
researchers in plant physiology and biochemistry, plant genetic
engineering, the food sciences and agriculture, as well as industry
partners in related fields.
This informative book focuses on the nutritional value of potatoes
and ways to improve it. With the world reeling under the burden of
an ever-growing population, there is a pressing need for affordable
and nutritious staples to feed the billions. Potatoes are grown in
a broad range of countries around the world and can substantially
contribute to future food security. Given the increasing
consumption of potatoes, there is a need for a book that compiles
information on and raises awareness of their nutritional value,
while also encouraging their consumption. The respective chapters
of this book cover the chemical composition, structure and health
benefits of potatoes, as well as genetic modifications used to
alter the concentration of relevant chemical compounds in them. The
book provides an overview of potatoes as a nutrient-dense crop, and
discusses important aspects such as the role of potatoes in human
diet, how they can improve the overall health of individuals, their
role in addressing malnutrition etc. Its chapters deal with topics
such as carbohydrates and glycemic index, dietary fibers, vitamins,
proteins, phenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, minerals, lipids,
glycoalkaloids, new health-promoting compounds, the composition and
utilization of potato peel, nutritional significance of potato
products, and potato probiotics. Given its scope, the book will be
of interest to undergraduate students, graduate students and
researchers in plant physiology and biochemistry, plant genetic
engineering, the food sciences and agriculture, as well as industry
partners in related fields.
This book describes the historical importance of potato (Solanum
tuberosum L.),potato genetic resources and stocks (including S.
tuberosum group Phureja DM1-3 516 R44, a unique doubled monoploid
homozygous line) used for potato genome sequencing. It also
discusses strategies and tools for high-throughput sequencing,
sequence assembly, annotation, analysis, repetitive sequences and
genotyping-by-sequencing approaches. Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.;
2n = 4x = 48) is the fourth most important food crop of the world
after rice, wheat and maize and holds great potential to ensure
both food and nutritional security. It is an autotetraploid crop
with complex genetics, acute inbreeding depression and a highly
heterozygous nature. Further, the book examines the recent
discovery of whole genome sequencing of a few wild potato species
genomes, genomics in management and genetic enhancement of Solanum
species, new strategies towards durable potato late blight
resistance, structural analysis of resistance genes, genomics
resources for abiotic stress management, as well as somatic cell
genetics and modern approaches in true-potato-seed technology. The
complete genome sequence provides a better understanding of potato
biology, underpinning evolutionary process, genetics, breeding and
molecular efforts to improve various important traits involved in
potato growth and development.
This book in its 20 chapters elaborates the latest scientific
knowledge and technological achievements for development of potato
in sub-tropics and also suggests the future strategies for likely
adoption. It is our sincere belief that it would act as a
compendium of potato research in the country and similar regions
and researchers, students and other stakeholders will benefit from
the compiled information in a big way. Note: T&F does not sell
or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with New India
Publishing Agency.
This book covers the important diseases and pests of potato which
are of global significance. The pests and diseases in potato lead
to huge economic losses by reducing the yield and quality of the
produce. This book describes major pests and diseases in detail
with particular emphasis on the latest developments with respect to
their biology, ecology, and management. It highlights the
importance of virus infection for seed potato production and
diagnostic symptoms, along with management guidelines. The book
brings forth tips for judicious use of pesticides for sustainable
potato production and management of pesticide resistance. Use of
novel approaches such as RNA interference, genome editing, and
other genomic resources for drug designing in diseases and pest
management is also emphasized in the book. This book is of interest
to teachers, researchers, extension workers, potato growers, and
policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material
for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and plant
pathology. National and international agricultural scientists and
policy makers will also find this to be a useful read. Â
This book covers the important diseases and pests of potato which
are of global significance. The pests and diseases in potato lead
to huge economic losses by reducing the yield and quality of the
produce. This book describes major pests and diseases in detail
with particular emphasis on the latest developments with respect to
their biology, ecology, and management. It highlights the
importance of virus infection for seed potato production and
diagnostic symptoms, along with management guidelines. The book
brings forth tips for judicious use of pesticides for sustainable
potato production and management of pesticide resistance. Use of
novel approaches such as RNA interference, genome editing, and
other genomic resources for drug designing in diseases and pest
management is also emphasized in the book. This book is of interest
to teachers, researchers, extension workers, potato growers, and
policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material
for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and plant
pathology. National and international agricultural scientists and
policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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