In the last decade, there has been an increase in the use of sprouted grains in human diet
and a parallel increase in the scientific literature dealing with their nutritional traits and …

Background Sprouts and microgreens, which are tender, flavourful, rich in nutrients, have a
short growth cycle, and have been recognized as functional foods in the human diet …

Light spectra significantly influence plant metabolism, growth and development. Here, we
review the effects of monochromatic blue, red and green light compared to those of …

Light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) possess unique properties that are highly suitable for several
operations in the food industry. Such properties include low radiant heat emissions; high …

Light-emitting diode (LED) lights have recently been applied in controlled environment
agriculture toward growing vegetables of various assortments, including microgreens …

The effects of different light qualities, including white, red and blue lights, on main health-
promoting compounds and antioxidant capacity of Chinese kale sprouts were investigated …

Major losses of fresh horticultural produce transpire during postharvest storage due to
prompt senescence and diseases. The traditional postharvest preservation techniques used …

Light is a key factor that affects phytochemical synthesis and accumulation in plants. Due to
limitations of the environment or cultivated land, there is an urgent need to develop indoor …

Foods high in bioactive compounds become more and more popular and sprouts are an
edible food with good nutritional values and health benefits. Elicitation is an effective tool to …

The effects of various light-emitting diodes (LEDs), such as red, blue, and yellow LED lamps,
as well as white fluorescent lamps and darkness, on the levels of phenolic compounds and …