Download or read book Seabuckthorn Modern Cultivation Technologies written by Virendra Singh and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) is a multipurpose nitrogen fixing deciduous plant of cold regions of Indian Himalayas, China, Central Asia, Russia and Europe. Fruit and leaves of seabuckthorn are very rich in variety of vitamins, carotenoids, flavonoids and sterols etc, which have potential in health food, cosmetic and drug industries. Seabuckthorn is also an excellent fuel wood, fooder and soil binder. The present book on Seabuckthorn: Modern Cultivation Technologies has been written by world renowned experts on seabuckthorn. The book has eighteen chapters on various aspects of seabuckthorn cultivation: Introduction, Plant characteristics, Biochemical changes during fruit ripening, Utilization in health industries, Fodder and Feed, Fuel Wood, Environmental conservation, Climatic requirements, Global distribution, Taxonomy, Breeding strategies, Propagation, Field development, Plantation methods, Management practices, Harvesting of fruit and Post harvest handling. This book will be a very useful edition in commercial cultivation of seabuckthorn and mainly meant for growers, students and scientists in particular. Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Plant Characteristics; Chapter 3: Biochemical Characteristics; Chapter 3: Biochemical Characteristics; Chapter 4: Biochemical Changes During Fruit Ripening; Chapter 5: Utilization in Health Industries; Chapter 6: Fodder and Feed; Chapter 7: Fuelwood; Chapter 8: Environmental Conservation; Chapter 9: Climatic Requirements; Chapter 9: Climatic Requirements; Chapter 10: Global Distribution; Chapter 11: Taxonomy; Chapter 12: Breeding Strategies; Chapter 13: Propagation; Seeds, Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Laying and suckers, Grafting; Chapter 14: Field Development; Chapter 15: Plantation Methods; Chapter 16: Management Practices; Irrigation, Fertilizers, Weeding, Pruning, Intercropping, Diseases and Pests; Chapter 17: Harvesting of Fruit; Chapter 18: Post Harvest Handling; Transport, Cleaning, Cold Storage, Quality Parameters, Processing.

Download or read book Seabuckthorn written by Virendra Singh and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evidence and Rational Based Research on Chinese Drugs written by Hildebert Wagner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the successful introduction of acupuncture to the West, recent advances in analytical methods in chemistry, molecular biology and systems biology – especially the development of the “omic” technologies – have again brought Chinese drugs into the focus of research on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With more than 1000 publications on the chemistry, molecular biology and pharmacology of TCM drugs in international journals over the last 10 years, Chinese drugs are gaining increasingly reputation and impact. These data offer great opportunities for the development of new pharmaceuticals for various clinical applications. International scientists have compiled relevant and trend setting research results in this book. Topics range from the latest methods of quality and safety assurance by chemical and genetic fingerprints to the development of new pharmaceuticals for a future evidence-based therapy e.g. for cancer, cardiovascular, inflammatory or infectious diseases as well as to recent experimental results on multitarget and synergy research for the preparation of multi-extract-pharmaceuticals from TCM.

Download or read book Seabuckthorn Research for a promising crop written by Jörg-Thomas Mörsel and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seabuckthorn is one promising plant that got into focus of public interest. It is the wide range of applications, it's ecological promising benefits and the social-economic effect that inspire people around the world to deal with Seabuckthorn. Actual developments shows a growing interest not only of directly involved persons but of public in general. Since 2003 every second year scientist, producers and growers and enthusiasts met at ISA – International Seabuckthorn Association conferences (the society was founded 2001 on Seabuckthorn Workshop in Delhi) to exchange information, establish new contacts and discuss the future of Seabuckthorn-world. Starting with a small heap of enthusiasts, the scientific community now includes several hundred active and certainly far more than a thousand of interested members. In October 2013 6th meeting of ISA was held in Potsdam, Germany. This booklet is to show a selection from the presented results, some outstanding poster and additional material given by various scientists to the authors. It is to encourage Seabuckthorn friends to intensive and faster to deal with the stated aim of this publication, with research on Seabuckthorn and technological-technical developments. Anyone who reads this book is welcome to send his posts and comments on it to the authors.

Download or read book Marketing For Competitiveness Asia To The World In The Age Of Digital Consumers written by Philip Kotler and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-11-24 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asia is the most populated geographical region, with 50% of the world's inhabitants living there. Coupled that with the impressive economic growth rates in many Asian countries, the region provides a very attractive and lucrative market for many businesses, big and small and from all industries. In addition, Asia is also a dynamic market that significantly grows with developments in technology and digitalization. For example, a research by Google and Temasek shows that Southeast Asia is the world's fastest growing internet region. The internet economy in Southeast Asia is expected to grow by 6.5 times from US$31 billion in 2015 to US$197 billion in 2025.All these make it critical for marketers, whether domestic, regional or global, to stay in touch if not ahead, in their understanding of what is happening in Asia from a marketing perspective and what Asia has to offer to the world.One phenomenon happening in the Asian market and which marketers should pay utmost attention to, is the rapidly unfolding digital revolution that has fundamentally transformed not just the extent but also the nature of competition. What makes it even more challenging and complicating is also how such a revolution impacts on consumer and business buying behavior.Disruptive technologies supported by this digital revolution have brought in new competitors and enabled existing competitors to surpass the conventional boundaries which we may be quite familiar with. Asian consumers have become more educated and connected and have embraced newer ways of selecting, buying and using products and services. In this book, the Father of Modern Marketing, Professor Philip Kotler has collaborated with two marketing experts from Asia, Hermawan Kartajaya from Indonesia and Hooi Den Huan from Singapore to publish a book on Marketing for Competitiveness: Asia to the World — In the Age of Digital Consumers. This book argues that marketing is no longer just vertical but has encompassed a new, more horizontal paradigm. In addition to many new concepts and frameworks, this book includes a plethora of real-world examples from various countries in Asia, which will help to shed light on how companies, both Asian and global, compete in Asia. Useful lessons can be drawn by all businesses in the world on how to win the mind, heart and spirit of the Asian consumer — digital and non-digital.

Download or read book Asian Competitors Marketing For Competitiveness In The Age Of Digital Consumers written by Kotler Philip and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's dynamic and uncertain environment has contributed to the changing nature of markets. In order for companies to keep up, they will need to embark on new wave marketing to ride the wave of opportunities provided by the changes in the environment, such as the digital revolution.This is critical all over the world, but none more so than in Asia. Asia is not only the world's biggest market, but also the fastest growing. It is therefore essential for marketers to understand the dynamics of Asian companies and what they have to offer to the wider world. This book analyzes competitive companies from 18 Asian countries that have successfully practiced new wave marketing and in so doing, provide invaluable lessons that others may find useful. Comprehensive case studies are used not only to describe how some of Asia's best companies compete, but also to analyze the concepts of new wave marketing their actions are based on. This book is unique in its depth and breadth of cases, from companies in the ASEAN region to North-east Asia, including Mongolia and SAARC.The authors of this book, Professor Philip Kotler, arguably the Father of Modern Marketing, Hermawan Kartajaya from Indonesia, and Hooi Den Huan from Singapore, are all experts in their field and have previously produced other bestsellers. This book, with its focus on real life examples of competitive Asian companies in the age of digitalization, complements the principles and theoretical frameworks of new wave marketing that are detailed in its sister book, Marketing for Competitiveness. Together, these books provide a comprehensive picture of the changing Asian marketing landscape.

Download or read book Medicinal Plants written by Nirmal Joshee and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a fresh look on a variety of issues concerning herbal medicine - the methods of growing and harvesting various medicinal plants; their phytochemical content; medicinal usage; regulatory issues; and mechanism of action against myriad of human and animal ailments. ‘Medicinal Plants: From Farm to Pharmacy’ comprises chapters authored by renowned experts from academics and industry from all over the world. It provides timely, in-depth study/analysis of medicinal plants that are already available in the market as supplements or drug components, while also introducing several traditional herbs with potential medicinal applications from various regions of the world. The book caters to the needs of a diverse group of readers: plant growers, who are looking for ways to enhance the value of their crops by increasing phytochemical content of plant products; biomedical scientists who are studying newer applications for crude herbal extracts or isolated phytochemicals; clinicians and pharmacologists who are studying interactions of herbal compounds with conventional treatment modalities; entrepreneurs who are navigating ways to bring novel herbal supplements to the market; and finally, natural medicine enthusiasts and end-users who want to learn how herbal compounds are produced in nature, how do they work and how are they used in traditional or modern medicine for various disease indications.

Download or read book The Seabuckthorn Genome written by Prakash C. Sharma and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-23 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is the first compilation of comprehensive deliberations on botany, cytogenetics and sex determination, genetic resources and diversity, classical breeding, molecular markers and genome sequence resources, and application of omics technology including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics resources in the multipurpose medicinal plant seabuckthorn. The book also presents a detailed narrative on antioxidative, radioprotective nutraceutical, and medicinal applications of seabuckthorn products. A detailed treatment has been included on analytical techniques and processing technologies. Altogether, the book contains about 300 pages over 17 chapters contributed by globally reputed experts on the relevant field in this important plant species. This book will be useful to the research students, teachers, and scientists in the academia and private sector engaged in horticulture, genetics, breeding, molecular biology, biotechnology, and breeding. The book will also be a useful source for workers involved in the development of plant-based medicines, nutraceuticals, therapeutics, and cosmeceuticals and extension workers involved in the development of rural farmers and small-scale industries.

Download or read book Modern Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture written by Sunil Kumar & Birendra Prasad and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Seabuckthorn hippophae L written by Virendra Singh and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seabuckthorn is a multipurpose plant, which grows widely in cold regions of Asia, Europe and also introduced in North and South America. The plant has potential in health protection and environmental conservation. This third volume of the book on Seabuckthorn (Hippophae L)-A Multipurpose Wonder Plant contains fifty-two excellent papers by expert from several countries like Russia, China, India, Canada, Finland and Germany. The book has been divided in eight sections. The first section on Cultivation has seven papers, which deal with propagation, plantation and management practices of seabuckthorn. The second section has eight papers and deals with Genetic and Breeding of seabuckthorn. The third section has three papers and deals with Diseases and Pests and their control measures. The forth section on Biochemistry has five papers and deals with bioactive compounds like vitamins, fatty acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sterols, tannins, fatty acids, amino acids and their dynamics in seabuckthorn fruit and leaves. The fifth section on Pharmacology has fourteen papers, which deal with the studies on the experimental and clinical trials conducted on the efficacy of seabuckthorn fruit and leaf extracts and oil and various diseases of skin, cardiovascular system, cancer, ulcer and wounds etc. in animals and some studies in human being also. The sixth section has five papers and deals with the Environmental Conservation and role of seabuckthorn in control of soil erosion and debris flow and conservation of wild life. The eighth section Miscellaneous has five papers, which deals with studies on the role of seabuckthorn animal husbandry and development of rural economy. The book will prove very useful to the researchers, environmentalists, herbal medicine industry, policy makers and all those interesting in knowing more about this multipurpose wonder plant. Contents Part I: Cultivation; Chapter 1: Micropropagation of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) by Virendra Singh and Rajesh Kr Gupta; Chapter 2: Propagation Methods of Seabuckthorn in Canada by Thomas S C Li; Chapter 3: Propagation of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) in Ukrain by Andry F Lebeda; Chapter 4: Plantation and Management Practices of Seabuckthorn by Thomas S C Li; Chapter 5: Commercial Cultivation of Seabuckthorn in Western Siberia, Russia by Yury A Zubarev; Chapter 6: Management Practices of Seabuckthorn Orchards in Ukrain by Andry F Lebeda; Chapter 7: Experiment on Aerial Seeding of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) in Loess Plateau, China by Li Daiqiong, Liang Yinin, Cang Xinhai and Chen Yumming; Part II: Genetics and Breeding; Chapter 8: Statistical Correlation of Characteristics in Seabuckthorn: Genetic and Ecological Aspects by G M Skuridin; Chapter 9: Sexual Phenotypes and Their Dependence on Seed Colour in Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L); Chapter 10: Anato-Morphologicas Studies on the First Leaf of Seabuckthorn Seedlings and its Application for the Applied Selections by E Yu Masayeva; Chapter 11: Introduction and Cultivation of Hippophae salicifolia at Lower Altitude by Lu Rongsen and Cao Yaling; Chapter 12: Analysis of Hereditary Variations in Main Characters of Seabuckthorn Hybrid Progenies by Yuzeyuan Lixingguo Huojunwei; Chapter 13: Seabuckthorn Breeding for Ecological and Economic Improvement by J Zhengpin, W Xiufeng and L Shunguang; Chapter 14: Study on Hybridization Between Russian and Chinese Varieties of Seabuckthorn by Lu Rongsen and Meng Fanlin; Chapter 15: Androhermaphroditism in Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhasmnoides L) by G M Skuridin; Chapter 16: Integrated Management of the Main Diseases and Pests of Seabuckthorn by Youquing Luo, Shixiang Zong and Zhichu Xu; Chapter 17: Pests, Diseases and Weeds of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) in China by Dong Jing Ming, Fdan Ren Jun, Guo Zheng Xin and Cao Man; Chapter 18: Longiorn (Asias haladendri) and its Control is Seabuckthorn in China by Fan Renjun, Dong Jingming, Cao Man and Liu Ying; Chapter 19: Compounds Related to Sensory Properties of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) by Katja Tiitinen and Heikki Kallio; Chapter 20: Composition and Medicinal Properties of Seabuckthorn Juice by A Zeb and I Khan; Chapter 21: Fatty Acid Composition of Fruit Pulp and Seed Oils of Some High Yielding Forms of Seabuckthorn in Indian Himalayas by Virendra Singh, Rajesh Kr Gupta, Shishir Tandon and R C Sawhney; Chaptre 22: Dyanamics of Neutral Lipids Accumulation During Ripening of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) Fruits by A G Vereshchagin and V D Tsydendambaev; Chapter 23: Biochemical Changes in Flavonoids During Ripening of Seabuckthorn Berries and Leaves by L X Hua and L H Zhang; Chapter 24: Protective and Therapeutic Potentials of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) by S Geetha, M Basu, A S Jayamurthy, A S Malhotra, K Pal, R Prasad, R Kumar and R C Sawhney; Chapter 25: Seabuckthorn Oils, Mucous Membrances and Sjogren s Syndrome with Special Reference to Latest Studies by Baoru Yang and Risto Studies by Baoru Yand and Risto Erkkola; Chapter 26: Supercritical CO2 Extracted Seabuckthorn Pulp Oil and seed Oil Improve Blood Microcirculation by Baoru Yang, Ying Wu, Qiujuan Liu, Bingwen Wang, Jun Kang, Juxian Wang and Heikki Kallio; Chapter 27: Hippophae rhamnoides: An Effective Mitigator of Gamma Radiation Induced Immunosupression by Madhu Bala, H Prakash and H C Goel; Chapter 28: Healing Potential of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) on Normal and Impaired Wounds: A Revies by A Gupta, R Kumar, N K Upadhyay and R C Sawhney; Chapter 29: Gastric Ulcers in Animals and the Role of Seabuckthorn in Its Management by S P Tyagi and A C Varshney; Chapter 30: Olesome Fractions Separated from Seabuckthorn Berries: Yield and Stability Studies by C Socaciu, C Mihis and A Noke; Chapter 31: Valorization of Seabuckthorn Oleosome Fractions as Cosmetic Formulations: Stability Studies by C Socaciu, S Tichonova, A Noke and H A Diehl; Chapter 32: Complex Study on Seabuckthorn as a Source for Production of the Anti-viral Drug-Hiporhamin by V A Bykov, O N Tolkachev, V I Morozov, O P Sheichenko, V I Sheichenko, L D Shipulina and L V Krepkova; Chapter 33: Experimental Toxicological Study on Hiporhamin: An Anti-Viral Drugt From Seabuckthorn by L V Krepkova, V V Bortnikova, A A Shkarenkov, L D Shipulina, O N Tolkachev and M V Borovkova; Chapter 34: Antioxidant and DNA Protective Activities of Sequential Extracts of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) Leaves by K Sarin Kumar, A Ranjith, S D Sreevidya and C Arumughan; Chapter 35: Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhanoides L) by A S Chauhana, P S Negi and R S Ramtekea; Chapter 36: Chemoprevetive Effects of Seabuckthorn Seeds: Regulation of Detoxification Enzymes and Antioxidation by Y Jamyansan and T Munkhtsetseg; Chapter 37: Efficacy of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) on Liver Fibrosis by Ze-Li Gao, Xiao-hong Gu, Feng-Tao Cheng and Fo-Hu Jiang; Part VI: Processing Technologies; Chapter 38: Processing of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L): An Overview Gerhard A Gimmler and Axel Waehling; Chapter 39: Processing of Seabuckthorn Berries for Health Food Production by A S Chauhan, m N Rekha, R S Ramteke and W E Eipeson; Chapter 40: Research on Enzyme Technology for Extraction of Seed Oil of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) by J T Moersel and S Steen; Chapter 41: Storage Possibilities of Seabuckthorn Juice by Dalija Seglina, Liga Skudra, Daina Karklina and Silvija Ruisa; Chapter 42: Integrated Processing Technology for Seabuckthorn Berries and Chemical Evaluation of the Products by A Ranjith, K S Kumar, V V Venugoplan and C Arumughan; Part VII: Environmental Conservation; Chapter 43: Seabuckthorn for the Afforestation of Gully Channels in the Soft Rock Region of China by Bi Cifen; Chapter 44: Sediment Rotention by Seabuckthorn s Flexible Dam in the Soft Rock Region of China by Bi Cifen; Chapter 45: Ecological Features of Seabuckthorn Growing in Semi-Desert Ara of the Pricaspian Plain, Russia by M Sizemskaya, M Sapanov and I Oloviannikova; Chapter 46: Application of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) Against Wind Eroision of Soil in Siberia, Russia by E N Savin; Chapter 47: Role of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) in the Conservation of Wild Life by Guo Zhong Sheng; Part VIII: Miscellnaeous; Chapter 48: Utilization of Seabuckthorn Resources for the Development of Chinese Rural Economy by Li Min and Zhang Li; Chapter 49: Seabuckthorn-Programme in Mustang, Nepal: Conservation of Biodiversity and Poverty Eradication by Susanne von der Heide; Chapter 50: Role of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) in Development of Animal Husbandry by Virendra Singh and V K Sharma; Chapter 51: Development of a Mechanical Harvester for Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L) by Gh Stan; Chapter 52: Biochemical Composition of Seabuckthorn Growing in Ladakh Himalayas by Sanjai K Dwivedi, Z Ahmed and Deepa H Dwivedi.

Download or read book Science and Technology of Fruit Wine Production written by Maria R. Kosseva and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science and Technology of Fruit Wine Production includes introductory chapters on the production of wine from fruits other than grapes, including their composition, chemistry, role, quality of raw material, medicinal values, quality factors, bioreactor technology, production, optimization, standardization, preservation, and evaluation of different wines, specialty wines, and brandies. Wine and its related products have been consumed since ancient times, not only for stimulatory and healthful properties, but also as an important adjunct to the human diet by increasing satisfaction and contributing to the relaxation necessary for proper digestion and absorption of food. Most wines are produced from grapes throughout the world, however, fruits other than grapes, including apple, plum, peach, pear, berries, cherries, currants, apricot, and many others can also be profitably utilized in the production of wines. The major problems in wine production, however, arise from the difficulty in extracting the sugar from the pulp of some of the fruits, or finding that the juices obtained lack in the requisite sugar contents, have higher acidity, more anthocyanins, or have poor fermentability. The book demonstrates that the application of enzymes in juice extraction, bioreactor technology, and biological de-acidification (MLF bacteria, or de-acidifying yeast like schizosaccharomyces pombe, and others) in wine production from non-grape fruits needs serious consideration. Focuses on producing non-grape wines, highlighting their flavor, taste, and other quality attributes, including their antioxidant properties Provides a single-volume resource that consolidates the research findings and developed technology employed to make wines from non-grape fruits Explores options for reducing post-harvest losses, which are especially high in developing countries Stimulates research and development efforts in non-grape wines

Download or read book Conservation Agriculture written by Jaideep Kumar Bisht and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases a compilation of case studies presented by scientists, teachers and academics and covers contemporary technologies for combating climate change, including sustainable agricultural management practices and conservation agriculture. It highlights the situations that future generations in the Indian Himalayas will face, and addresses the major challenges for tomorrow’s generations in their efforts to ensure sufficient food production for the global population. It also sheds light on the factors that are routinely ignored in connection with agricultural management practices for sustainable food production and risk assessment. Lastly, it illustrates the need to develop a comprehensive master plan for strategic planning, including conservation agriculture practices that address poverty and food security in the wake of climate change impacts.

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Download or read book Sea Buckthorn Hippophae Rhamnoides L written by Thomas S. C. Li and published by NRC Research Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The medicinal and nutritional properties of Sea Buckthorn have been recognized for centuries in Europe and Asia but have just begun to generate commercial interest in North America. In addition to its other values this hardy shrub is often used to prevent soil erosion and has nitrogen-fixing capabilities. This book provides a single source for information concerning the biology, cultural practices, and processing of Sea Buckthorn along with its potential ecological influence.

Download or read book Proceedings of the International Symposium on Enhancing Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Fruit Production in a Global Economy written by J. W. Palmer and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Therapeutic Probiotic and Unconventional Foods written by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-04-18 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapeutic, Probiotic and Unconventional Foods compiles the most recent, interesting and innovative research on unconventional and therapeutic foods, highlighting their role in improving health and life quality, their implications on safety, and their industrial and economic impact. The book focuses on probiotic foods, addressing the benefits and challenges associated with probiotic and prebiotic use. It then explores the most recently investigated and well-recognized nutraceutical and medicinal foods and the food products and ingredients that have both an impact on human health and a potential therapeutic effect. The third and final section explores unconventional foods and discusses intriguing and debated foods and food sources. While research has been conducted on the beneficial biological effects of probiotics and therapeutic food, the use of these foods remains controversial. To overcome the suspicion of the use of alternative, homeopathic and traditional products as therapy, this book reveals and discusses the most recent and scientifically sound and confirmed aspects of the research. Compiles the most recent, interesting and innovative research on unconventional and therapeutic foods Highlights the role of unconventional and therapeutic foods in improving health and life quality Discusses the implications of unconventional and therapeutic foods on safety Presents the industrial and economic impact of unconventional and therapeutic foods