Nowadays, consumers are demanding nutrient‐rich products for health optimal benefits. In
this regard, Brassicaceae family plants, previously named cruciferous, group a large number …

Microgreens have gained increasing popularity as food ingredients in recent years because
of their high nutritional value and diverse sensorial characteristics. Microgreens are edible …

The consumption of microgreens has increased due to their having higher levels of bioactive
compounds and mineral nutrients than mature plants. The lighting conditions during the …

Microgreens constitute an emerging class of fresh, healthy foods due to their nutritional
composition. In this study the content of minerals and antioxidant bioactive compounds, and …

Increasing public concern about health has prompted humans to find new sources of food.
Microgreens are young and immature plants that have been recently introduced as a new …

The design of novel and functional foods is a major driver of innovation in the food industry,
which strives to meet consumer's rising demand and expectations for healthy foods. In …

Salinity is a major abiotic stress negatively affecting plant growth and consequently crop
production. The effects of short-term salt stress were evaluated on seedlings of three …

Wild plants may play an important role in human nutrition and health and, among them,
many are the leafy species. We hypothesized that the wild greens could be profitably grown …

Microgreens are young and tender leafy vegetables that have gained wider consumer
acceptance. This is attributed to their low caloric composition and rich micronutrient and …

A central field of research in recent times is the control of oxidative stress with the help of
natural antioxidants. Green leafy vegetables are an important source of antioxidants in the …