Vegetable Microgreens Farming in High-Altitude Region of Trans-Himalayas to Maintain Nutritional Diet of Indian Troops

Singh, Narendra Nath; Aditika,; Rani, Seema; Chaurasia, O. P.

doi:10.1007/s40011-019-01147-0

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“…The lack of fresh vegetables for people who live in higher altitudes and remote locations, where transport might cause a serious threat to the nutritional benefits, growing microgreens at these locations would provide the balanced nutrition. [ 120 ] As example, a variety of microgreens are specially cultivated in the Trans-Himalayan region for the consumption and delivery of highly nutritious sources of food to the Indian military troops. It is a well-known fact that food and nutrient supply to the military personnel stationed at high altitudes is difficult and that their food and nutritional security has been an issue for a long time.…”

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“…It is a well-known fact that food and nutrient supply to the military personnel stationed at high altitudes is difficult and that their food and nutritional security has been an issue for a long time. Keeping in mind the temperature and other environmental conditions for the growth of microgreens, they produced a variety of microgreens that includes cauliflower, red cabbage, kohlrabi, radish, cabbage, and fenugreek which possess health-promoting phytochemicals and other required micro and macronutrients [ 120 ].…”

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Microgreens—A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Molecules and Health Benefits

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Microgreens, a hypothesized term used for the emerging food product that is developed from various commercial food crops, such as vegetables, grains, and herbs, consist of developed cotyledons along with partially expanded true leaves. These immature plants are harvested between 7–21 days (depending on variety). They are treasured for their densely packed nutrients, concentrated flavors, immaculate and tender texture as well as for their vibrant colors. In recent years, microgreens are on demand from high-end restaurant chefs and nutritional researchers due to their potent flavors, appealing sensory qualities, functionality, abundance in vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds, such as ascorbic acid, tocopherol, carotenoids, folate, tocotrienols, phylloquinones, anthocyanins, glucosinolates, etc. These qualities attracted research attention for use in the field of human health and nutrition. Increasing public concern regarding health has prompted humans to turn to microgreens which show potential in the prevention of malnutrition, inflammation, and other chronic ailments. This article focuses on the applications of microgreens in the prevention of the non-communicable diseases that prevails in the current generation, which emerged due to sedentary lifestyles, thus laying a theoretical foundation for the people creating awareness to switch to the recently introduced category of vegetable and providing great value for the development of health-promoting diets with microgreens.

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Microgreens—A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Molecules and Health Benefits

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“…9 The microgreen plant contains water-soluble vitamins (niacin, thiamine, folate, vitamin B complex), fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), 16−30% protein (lysine rich), mineral elements (calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium), high sulforaphane, antioxidants (high vitamin C, chlorophyll, flavonoids), and polyphenols (lignans and coumetarols). 10 The antinutritional factors like nitrate and nitrite concentrations are extremely low in microgreen plants. Microgreen plants provide specific color and flavors to dishes and are often served on pizza and in soup, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, sushi, and rice bowls.…”

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Factors Affecting Production, Nutrient Translocation Mechanisms, and LED Emitted Light in Growth of Microgreen Plants in Soilless Culture

Sharma,

Hazarika,

Heisnam

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ACS Agric. Sci. Technol.

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Microgreens or vegetable greens are just germinated plants harvested once the cotyledon leaves develop with one set of true leaves, and they are important as a nutrition supplement. Soilless culture of microgreens induces growth and nutrient transport with distinct mechanisms in the microgreen plant. The interventions of biofortification and nanotechnology have improved nutrient content, growth, and shelf life of microgreen plants. Water based culture and substrate based culture promote growth of different varieties of microgreen plants in a closed system. Biostimulants are enriched in sprouts and microgreen plants through biofortification methods: the root/nutrient solution method, fertigation method, and foliar spray method. The nutrient dynamics are evaluated through the Mechanistic Physiological model with a Machine Learning model in microgreen plants. Their disease resistance responses are regulated by the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway. Distinct light wavelengths of light emitting diodes (LEDs) initiate cellular, biochemical, and molecular processes in microgreen plants. Microbial activities in growth media, regrowth of plants after first harvesting, the effect of cold water treatment, the storage system, the shelf life, and wilting problems in the microgreen production system require detailed study. The anatomy and molecular mechanisms of morphological growth also require investigation in microgreen plants.

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“…[6][7][8] Previous studies corroborated that adding vermicast into growing media promote aeration, porosity, capacity of holding water, and support microbial activity and antipathogenic response. [9][10][11] A study by Zhang et al 12 indicated that fresh weight and leaf area were higher in two Plectranthus spp treated with vermicast compared to K-humate and NPK amendments, which can be associated with more balanced nutrients in vermicast. As confirmed by Iheshiulo et al 11 kale (Brassica oleracea L. var.…”

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“…It provides substantial advantages for the environment including 1) promoting water holding capacity; 2) increasing soil porosity and aeration; and 3) providing good drainage. 13 According to Singh et al 10 sawdust and vermicompost are locally available materials and environmentally friendlier alternatives compared to traditional strategies for microgreens production. There are limited studies regarding the effects of sawdust on plant production, in particular microgreens.…”

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Growth and Yield of Kale, Swiss chard, Amaranth, and Arugula microgreens in response to different growing medium substrates

Saleh¹,

Gunupuru²,

Abbey³

2022

HIJ

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Microgreens are relatively novel food with high nutrition and dietary benefits that can be influenced by the growing medium. Two experiments were performed to develop an optimum media for microgreensfrom kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala), Swiss chard (Betavulgaris var. cicla), arugula (Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa), and amaranth (Amaranthus tricolour L.). Experiment 1 was screening of media T1 = 30% vermicast + 40% sawdust + 30% perlite; T2 = 30% vermicast + 50% sawdust + 20% perlite; T3 = 50% vermicast + 30% sawdust + 20% perlite; T4 = 30% vermicast + 40% sawdust + 30% mushroom compost; T5 = 30% vermicast + 20% sawdust + 20% perlite + 30% mushroom compost; and a negative control (NC) = 50% sawdust + 50% mushroom compost. The positive control was Promix BX™ potting mix alone. Experiment 2 was to test the efficacy of two different sources of mushroom compost (White oyster mushroom compost (MC1) and Shiitake mushroom compost (MC2)) added to media T1 to T5 above. The results showed that the media physicochemical properties varied across treatments. Higher chemical parameters were obtained for T4, T5, and media containing MC1. Porosity and water retention were increased in media containing MC2 compared to the other.Seed germination, plant height, and microgreen yield were statistically (P>0.05) enhanced by T2 and T4 that contained MC2 compared to the rest. Microgreens yield was approximately three times higher in T2 and 4 with added MC2, except the yield of arugula which was two times higher in these media compared to the control. Overall, T5 alone, and T2 and T4 with added MC2 were the most effective media for microgreen production. Future studies will assess microgreens’ nutrients in different media.

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Vegetable Microgreens Farming in High-Altitude Region of Trans-Himalayas to Maintain Nutritional Diet of Indian Troops

Cited by 13 publications

References 25 publications

Microgreens—A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Molecules and Health Benefits

Microgreens—A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Molecules and Health Benefits

Factors Affecting Production, Nutrient Translocation Mechanisms, and LED Emitted Light in Growth of Microgreen Plants in Soilless Culture

Growth and Yield of Kale, Swiss chard, Amaranth, and Arugula microgreens in response to different growing medium substrates

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