Buckwheat: Forgotten crop for the Future offers an overview of this globally important crop, including its history, origin and its importance to functional food sector. Due to its short growth span, ability to grow at higher altitudes and superior quality of its protein, buckwheat is considered as an important crop for addressing global food requirements. The book also provides upto date information on the abiotic stress tolerance properties of the crop including its hyperaccumulating potential. The book talks about the issues and challenges being faced for adopting this crop and the ways to address and overcome these limitations. The book guides the readers through different varietal adaptations and provides information on appropriate research directions. This book would serve as an ideal guide for researchers and advanced-level students seeking better understanding of the buckwheat crop.
Introduces the buckwheat's origin, history and diversity
Summarizes the distribution of buckwheat species around the world
Presents agro-techniques and cultivation practices of buckwheat
Explores the nutraceutical potential of buckwheat
Includes adaptation of buckwheat towards different environmental factors affecting growth and production
Discusses the reasons for declining buckwheat production
Addresses the strategies for buckwheat crop improvement
