Protein is one of the essential nutrients required for almost every task of a human's cellular
life. Severe protein malnutrition, which can cause a fatal outcome, is the leading cause of …

Nutritional stress is making over two billion world population malnourished. Either our
commercially cultivated varieties of cereals, pulses, and oilseed crops are deficient in …

Climate change has been a serious problem in our industrialized world for the last century.
We have faced its devastating effects on the environment, agriculture and human …

Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) seeds are relatively rich in iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), making lentil
a potential crop to aid in the global battle against human micronutrient deficiency …

Legumes are the world's primary source of dietary protein and are particularly important for
those in developing economies. However, the biofortification potential of legumes remains …

Biofortification of pulse crops with Zn and Fe is a viable approach to combat their
widespread deficiencies in humans. Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) is a widely consumed …

Lentil, generally known as poor man's' meat due to its high protein value is also a good
source of dietary fiber, antioxidants and vitamins along with fast cooking characteristics. It …

Micronutrient malnutrition or hidden hunger is a serious challenge toward societal well-
being. Vigna stipulacea (Lam.) Kuntz (known locally as Minni payaru), is an underutilized …

Chickpea is a cheap source of protein and micronutrients to the poor people living in arid
and semi-arid regions of Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Chickpea varieties with …

Micronutrient malnutrition is a great burden towards attaining nutritional security for the
vulnerable section of society, especially pregnant and lactating women, as well as preschool …