Ancient Grains in Modern Soils

Download or read book Ancient Grains in Modern Soils written by RAYMOND. COOPER and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive description of the past, the present, and the future of ancient grainsProvides a review of scientific properties, flour preparation, milling and baking properties of ancient grainsContains chapters from experts devoted to many of the key grainsIncludes expert contributions from members of academia, industry, and government labsProvides nutritional and health properties of ancient grainsThis comprehensive volume is written by international experts on the cultivation, properties, and use of ancient grains, pseudo-grains, and rice in modern agriculture and their consumption. Sixteen chapters organized into six sections focus on unique properties including genetics and hybrids, phytochemicals, and implications for milling and baking.A renaissance in ancient grains is leading to the exploration of a variety of new cereals and breads and there is a demand for increased cultivation of ancient grains and pseudo-grains, including chia, quinoa, einkorn and emmer wheat.The book offers perspectives from the past, current research on ancient grains, and in conclusion, an essay suggesting the potential of wheat as the food for future explorers to planet Mars.