Mushroom Magic: Biochemistry and Nutritional Value of Fungi - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1032943459 ISBN 13: 9781032943459

Verlag: CRC Press, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

This book presents a detailed account of mushroom biology. It covers the biochemical composition, nutritional significance, and health benefits of mushrooms. It also discusses their medicinal properties, biochemical variability, and culinary techniques for maximizing their nutritional value.

The subject matter in this book also discusses:

• Impact of Cooking and Processing on Mushroom Nutrient Retention
• Vitamins and Minerals in Mushrooms: A Nutritional Treasure
• Chitin and Chitosan in Mushrooms: Bioactivity and Applications
• Allergenic and Toxic Compounds in Mushrooms: Biochemical Identification and Implications
• Edible and Wild Medicinal Mushrooms: Comparative Biochemical Profiles

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Sheetanshu Gupta is alumnus of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India and works in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology. He specializes in environmental problems, aeroponics and hydroponics, and protein biochemistry. He is also involved in innovating farming techniques and exploring novel approaches to plant protection.

Dhirendra Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany and Assistant Nodal Officer IPR Cell at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Haryana, India. His areas of interest are Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Development, Termite Biology, and Waste Management and he is currently working on green synthesis plants and metal-based nanomaterials.

Wajid Hasan is Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University in Bihar, India. He holds a doctorate in Agricultural Entomology from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India and is devoted to researcher and extension activities in the field.

Sangeeta is Assistant Professor, Home Science (Food & Nutrition) at Ramabai Govt. Women Post Graduate College, Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. She holds 13 years of teaching experience and has published many papers in national and international journals.

Mohammad Javed Ansari is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Hindu College, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from IIT Roorkee, India and has served as Assistant Professor at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Shakuli Kashyap is Assistant Professor at the College of Agriculture Sciences, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany from G. B. P. U. A. & T, Pantnagar, India.

Sudhir Mehrotra is Professor at Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh, India. He holds 32 years of teaching experience and has completed several research projects working in the field of Biochemical Toxicology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1032943459
• ISBN 13: 9781032943459
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 362
• Herausgeber: Kumar Dhirendra, Gupta Sheetanshu, Ansari Mohammad Javed, Sangeeta, Hasan Wajid
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