Potential uses of grain amaranth Improved varieties, agro-techniques, increase the yield and area in India and enhance the availability of nutritious food in human beings
and high protein content. When it comes to nutritious content, amaranth outperforms a lot of other crops, like rice, corn, and wheat. Furthermore, the amount of lysine is double that of rice and three times that of maize. This crop has received a lot of praise for its gluten-free qualities in addition to its good agronomic qualities. In addition to helping people who are vegan or have a gluten sensitivity, it also has the ability to deliver high-quality proteins and antibacterial properties to packaged foods. This crop is still not widely cultivated in India or around the world, despite all these advantages. We sincerely feel that this widely dispersed, ancient, protein-rich pseudo-cereal has the ability to enhance our food system and demand in the future, especially given the planet's projected large growth in human population and the ongoing global climate change. The production of grain amaranth in both hills and plains of India can be significantly boosted by implementing the upgraded varieties and agro-techniques mentioned above. In addition to improving the financial circumstances of the farmers living in the plains and hills, it will increase the supply of wholesome food, so preventing human malnourishment.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13804211
- Primary Topic
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Type
- article
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