Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes

By Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy

This reference work provides a comprehensive overview of bioactive compounds found in underutilized vegetables and legumes around the globe. It describes their pharmacological, biological and health effects in detail, and provides a strategic framework for further research and global development activities.

Using a consistent structure and divided into 9 parts based on the plant source, the book reviews bioactive compounds in various plant species. Each part opens with a leading article discussing the respective plant species.

This book is a valuable reference resource for plant biologists and biotechnologists, pharmacologists, pharmacists, food technologists, nutritionists and other health professions working in academia and industry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030574148
• ISBN13: 9783030574147
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 681 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.7" x 9.4"