The use of enzymes to accelerate chemical reactions for the synthesis of industrially
important products is rapidly gaining popularity. Biocatalysis is an environment-friendly …

As the spectre of climate change gains in strength with each passing moment, many of our
mundane food crops like rice face the heat, leading to uncertain yields and unforeseen …

Phenolic compounds include a broad variety of antioxidant plant substances such as
flavonoids that have in common an aromatic ring with one or more hydroxyl groups …

This study presents the chemical composition of seven representative Senegalia (new
Acacia sl segregate genus) seed species and discusses their food potential and safety. As …

Climate change has posed a challenge for food security all over the world in the form of
fluctuating crop yields and novel disease outbreaks in plants. Human society's …

This study was carried out to elucidate the factors responsible for the hard‐to‐cook problem
of Senegalia seeds, overlooked wild legumes in the arid tropics. Accordingly, they were …

The semi-and arid agro-climatic zones of India harbor numerous plants, many occurring as
wild and neglected inhabitants of the desert landscape, that bear edible fruits. They are …

The lack of adequate knowledge of the culinary and sensory properties of most indigenous
and wild foods hampers their promotion in human diets and the market. In the present study …

During growth, plants produce bioactive compounds—secondary metabolites. Their
concentration can be stimulated by the presence of a stressful factor—an elicitor. Since …

Numerous under-researched edible plants are present in the desert regions of the world.
These plants could be potential candidates to ensure food security and provide valuable …