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This book offers a comprehensive overview of millets and explores their potential to transform modern agriculture and nutrition. The book examines millets' historical significance and diverse varieties, emphasizing the exceptional health benefits and sustainability of these ancient grains. It also highlights the nutritional profile of millets, showcasing their high fiber content, essential minerals, and low glycemic index, which make them ideal for combating lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular ailments.
Divided into seven parts, the chapters cover a wide range of topics, including sustainable millet farming practices, culinary versatility, and the role of millets in promoting food security and environmental conservation. Readers will find detailed discussions on the diverse varieties of millets, including minor and lesser-known millets, their cultivation methods, and their integration into modern diets. The book also explores innovative ideas and strategies for increasing millet consumption globally, offering insights into how these grains can be seamlessly integrated into modern diets. By emphasizing the potential of millets to address global health challenges and support sustainable agriculture, this book positions millets as a cornerstone of future food systems.
This book offers a broad appeal, serving as a valuable resource for researchers in agriculture, phytochemistry and environmental sciences, as well as nutritionists, health enthusiasts, and policymakers.
List of contents
Millets Through the Ages: A Journey from Past to Present.- Rediscovering Millets: A Lost Treasure for Modern Times.- The Millet Advantage: Environmental and Health Benefits.- A Global Grain: The Cultivation and Use of Millets Worldwide.- Exploring Diversity: An Overview of Millet Varieties.- Sorghum (Jowar): The Resilient Powerhouse of Nutrients.- Pearl Millet (Bajra): A Superfood Built for Heat.- Finger Millet (Ragi): A Nutrient-Rich Essential.- Foxtail Millet: Ancient Grain, Modern Nutrient.- Proso Millet: The Fast-Growing Staple.- Little Millet: Small Grain, Big Benefits.- Kodo Millet: A Gluten-Free Gem.- Barnyard Millet: Adaptable and Abundant.- Brown Top Millet: A Champion of Climate Resilience.- Teff: Nutrient Powerhouse.- Job's Tears: The Medicinal Wonder Grain.- Fonio: West Africa's Hidden Treasure.- Shorgum: Diverse and Sustainable.- Amaranth: The Pseudocereal Powerhouse.- Panicum: The Nutrient-Rich Grass.- Canary Grass Millet: A Dual-Use Grain.- Japanese Millet: An Eastern Heritage Grain.- Broomcorn Millet: A Traditional Crop Revived.- Sustainable Agriculture with Millets: Low Water, High Yield.- Millets and Climate Change: Future-Proof Crops.- Traditional Millet Farming: Methods Passed Through Generations.- Organic Millet Farming: Challenges and Rewards.- Preserving the Future: Millet Seed Saving and Propagation.- Millets: A Fiber-Rich, Nutrient-Dense Superfood.- The Gluten-Free Choice: How Millets Support Wellness.- Millets for Diabetes: Low Glycemic Benefits.- Millets for Weight Management: A Superfood for Health Goals.- Heart Health with Millets: Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Benefits.- Global Traditions: Millet in Cuisines Around the World.- Millet Staples: From Breads to Porridges.- Millets in Modern Kitchens: Creative Recipes for Today.- Fermented Millets: Ancient Techniques for Modern Health.- Sweet and Savory Treats: Millet-Based Desserts and Snacks.- The Millet Renaissance: Moving from Niche to Mainstream.- Millets for Global Food Security: A Solution for the Future.
About the author
Dr. Hanuman Singh Jatav
is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India, with 10+ years of academic and research experience. His research primarily focuses on soil fertility management, sewage sludge utilization, biochar applications, micronutrient dynamics, and heavy metal behavior in soils. Dr. Jatav earned his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (India), and his M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (India). He has published 125+ research papers in reputed national and international journals and has served in various editorial capacities with leading international publishers. A distinguished member of more than 15 scientific societies, Dr. Jatav has received several prestigious honors, including a Certificate of Gratitude as Ambassador by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Gland, Switzerland, during the World Conservation Congress at the Global Youth Summit. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at Southern Federal University, Russia. In recognition of his academic excellence and contributions, Dr. Jatav was honored by District administration and also as an “Outstanding Assistant Professor” by Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, India. Additionally, he has been invited as a Member Nominator for the “Blue Planet Prize”, awarded by The Asahi Glass Foundation, Tokyo, Japan.
Vishnu D. Rajput
is the Principal Scientist and Head of the International Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology at Southern Federal University, Russia. His research focuses on the toxic effects of metals and their remediation using biochar and nanotechnological approaches. Dr. Rajput has published 260+ peer-reviewed articles, 36 books, and 108 chapters. He has also reviewed 200+ manuscripts and received multiple awards for his contributions to research and academia.
Tatiana Minkina
is the Head of the Soil Science and Land Evaluation Department at Southern Federal University, Russia. Her research interests include soil science, biogeochemistry of trace elements, and environmental soil chemistry. Prof. Minkina has been awarded for her contributions to education and research and is currently handling projects funded by various Russian scientific foundations. She has published 750+ scientific papers and is a member of several international scientific committees.
Summary
This book offers a comprehensive overview of millets and explores their potential to transform modern agriculture and nutrition. The book examines millets’ historical significance and diverse varieties, emphasizing the exceptional health benefits and sustainability of these ancient grains. It also highlights the nutritional profile of millets, showcasing their high fiber content, essential minerals, and low glycemic index, which make them ideal for combating lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular ailments.
Divided into seven parts, the chapters cover a wide range of topics, including sustainable millet farming practices, culinary versatility, and the role of millets in promoting food security and environmental conservation. Readers will find detailed discussions on the diverse varieties of millets, including minor and lesser-known millets, their cultivation methods, and their integration into modern diets. The book also explores innovative ideas and strategies for increasing millet consumption globally, offering insights into how these grains can be seamlessly integrated into modern diets. By emphasizing the potential of millets to address global health challenges and support sustainable agriculture, this book positions millets as a cornerstone of future food systems.
This book offers a broad appeal, serving as a valuable resource for researchers in agriculture, phytochemistry and environmental sciences, as well as nutritionists, health enthusiasts, and policymakers.
