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Genetic, Botanic, and Functional Advances in Allium Research

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Aejaz Ahmad Dar, Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah, Sanket J. More
  • Language: English

A comprehensive guide for researchers working and collaborating with food and agriculture industry professionals, Genetic, Botanic, and Functional Advances in Allium Re… Read more

Description

A comprehensive guide for researchers working and collaborating with food and agriculture industry professionals, Genetic, Botanic, and Functional Advances in Allium Research highlights the latest insights on different endemic allium species such as onions, garlic, shallots and leeks for a better understanding of their bioactive potential and sustainable properties. Exploring the chemical compounds responsible for distinct flavors and aromas and the phytochemical and bioactive properties that aid in health, nutrition, and functional foods, authors provide in-depth coverage of the allium genus, from their botanical details to genetic makeup. Genetic, Botanic, and Functional Advances in Allium Research discusses how genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics are combined to provide comprehensive insight into the complex biology of certain alliums that is significant to their nutritional, medicinal and culinary attributes. The book also highlights the role of alliums in the ecosystem and their environmental impact on sustainable agriculture, waste valorization of specific allium species, the effect climate has on the nutritional value of certain species, and climate change adaptation and its impact on allium cultivation and nutritional profiles.

Key features

  • Provides in-depth coverage of the allium genus, from botanical details and genetic insights to health and functional properties
  • Explores the chemical compounds of alliums responsible for their distinct flavors, aromas and contribution to nutrition and health
  • Details the phytochemical properties and pharmacological potential of allium compounds
  • Discusses how genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics are combined to provide comprehensive insight into the complex biology of alliums
  • Highlights the environmental impact and ecosystem roles alliums have on sustainable agriculture

Readership

Researchers in the food sciences in the fields of health, nutrition, and functional foods specifically interested in allium research and their functional, genetic, biochemical and sustainable properties

Table of contents

1. Introduction to the Allium Genus: Importance and Impact

2. Botanical Foundations: Anatomy, Physiology, and Classification

3. Traditional Remedies: Alliums in Folk and Complementary Medicine

4. Culinary Science of Allium Species: Flavor Chemistry and Nutritional Value

5. Modern Cultivation Techniques: Sustainable Farming and Harvesting

6. Environmental Impact: Ecosystem Roles and Sustainable Agriculture

7. Phytochemistry and Pharmacology: Alliums in Modern Medicine

8. Advances in plant tissue culture techniques for Allium species

9. Integrative multiomic approaches in allium species: Advancing genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic insights

10. Biotechnology in Allium Cultivation: Enhancing Yield and Disease Resistance

11. Global Trade and Economic Impact: The Business of Alliums

12. Innovative Uses: Science, Industry, and Future Prospects

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Aejaz Ahmad Dar

Dr. Aejaz Ahmad Dar is an esteemed academic and researcher, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Government Degree College Kargil, Ladakh, India. He holds a PhD in Biotechnology from Pondicherry University, India renowned for its robust research programs.

With over five years of postdoctoral research experience and two years of teaching experience, Dr. Dar has made significant contributions to the field of Plant Science. He specializes in Agricultural Biotechnology, with a particular focus on studying stress biology in agricultural crops to develop biotic and abiotic stress-resistant varieties. His expertise extends to genomics, transcriptomics, and genome editing for crop improvement, fields at the forefront of agricultural innovation.

His research is pivotal in understanding plant responses to environmental stresses and in developing resilient crop varieties, contributing significantly to global food security and agricultural sustainability. Dr. Dar also serves as an editorial board member and review editor of some international scientific journals.

In his role at GDC Kargil, Dr. Dar is committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of biotechnologists.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Government Degree College Kargil, Ladakh, India

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Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah

Dr. Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah, PhD is Assistant Professor at Government Degree College for Women, Pulwama, India. After completing his doctorate in Bioresources from University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, he worked as an Assistant Professor at University Centre for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. Dr. Tanveer has about 11 years of research and teaching experience in bioresources management, biofuels, and plant-eco-physiology. At present, Dr. Tanveer serves as an editorial board member and reviewer of several international scientific journals. He is also member of the World Academy of Sciences, Greece and Plantae group of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Currently, Dr. Tanveer is engaged in studying the agronomical, physiological and biochemical and nutritional aspects in underutilized crops including buckwheat. He has to his credit 35 research publications in peer-reviewed international journals, 35 book chapters in edited volumes and 04 published books with international publishers.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, GDC Women Pulwama, Kashmir, India

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Sanket J. More

Dr. Sanket J. More, a distinguished scientist at ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (ICAR-DOGR), Pune, holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture and brings over nine years of postdoctoral research expertise to the field. His work focuses on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of horticultural commodities, with a particular emphasis on onion and garlic, through adaptive and applied agronomic research. Dr. More's expertise spans plant-environment interactions, vegetable crop physiology, root and tuber crops, environmental stress physiology, and integrated weed and water management under varying climate conditions such as elevated carbon dioxide, heat stress, and drought. With an impressive academic record, Dr. Sanket More has authored 27 peer-reviewed research papers, seven book chapters, and four books. His mission of “Growing Knowledge: Advancing Onion and Garlic Agronomy Research for a Productive Future” highlights his dedication to developing farmer-friendly, sustainable strategies. Dr. More is a respected contributor to the Allium research fraternity and a visionary in the field of horticulture.
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Scientist, ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, (ICAR-DOGR), Maharashtra, India