1. Introduction Modern food systems rely heavily on a relatively small number of major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soybean, and potato. Although these crops are essential for global food…
1. Introduction The concept of food has evolved considerably from its traditional role of providing basic nutrition to a broader perspective emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion, and improved well-being. Functional…
INTRODUCTION Medicinal plants have formed the foundation of traditional healthcare systems across different cultures for thousands of years, serving as primary sources of therapeutic agents for the prevention and management…
1. Introduction The global food system faces simultaneous challenges involving population growth, climate change, resource scarcity, nutritional deficiencies, and increasing demand for sustainable foods. Diversification of agricultural production and greater…