Cereals and Pseudocereals in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities
Series: Agricultural Sciences  (Volume: 40)
Cereals and Pseudocereals in the 21st Century Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 146
ISBN: 9781836356981
Pub Date: June 2026
Imprint: IntechOpen
Price: £119.00
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Description:
Discover the dynamic world of cereals and pseudocereals in the 21st century in this scholarly yet accessible publication. The book Cereals and Pseudocereals in the 21st Century – Challenges and Opportunities links traditional knowledge of wheat, rice, and maize with the growing importance of pseudocereals such as quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat in modern nutritional and food research.

The publication presents up-to-date scientific knowledge on the nutritional, technological, and functional properties of these crops, as well as their role in preventing civilization diseases and developing healthier foods. It focuses on the challenges facing current cereal production, from climate change to sustainability requirements, and points to new opportunities for the food industry, nutrition, and global food security.