Worldwide Evaluations of Quinoa—Biodiversity and Food Security under Climate Change Pressures: Advances and Perspectives

Pulvento, Cataldo; Bazile, Didier

doi:10.3390/plants12040868

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“…Although this crop was originally grown in South America, its use has now spread throughout the world. This diversification of cultivation areas in different continents is based on extensive research carried out worldwide on its high nutritional, functional, and nutraceutical value and its adaptability to different climates and soils [3]. The recent surge in popularity of quinoa has made it one of the most sought after crops globally and it is now being used as a substitute for rice or couscous in many dishes around the world.…”

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Nutritional and Functional Properties of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Chimborazo Ecotype: Insights into Chemical Composition

Arguello-Hernández,

Samaniego,

Leguizamo

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Quinoa is known for its high nutritional value and adaptability; however, there is a lack of data about the chemical composition of quinoa produced in Ecuador, especially the Chimborazo ecotype. Our research aims to evaluate the nutritional components of Chimborazo quinoa. This knowledge (chemical composition) can help to improve cultivation and farmers’ understanding. Samples were collected from 49 plots at four altitude ranges (3000–3200; 3201–3300; 3301–3400; 3401–3533) m.a.s.l. Each sample of 2 kg quinoa was cleaned, dried (32 °C/15 h), and stored at −20 °C before analyzing water activity, proximate composition, mineral content, antioxidant activity, and functional compounds. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and mean comparison, Pearson correlation, and principal component analysis. The Chimborazo ecotype shows protein content comparable to or exceeding other global quinoa cultivars. Statistical analysis revealed that altitude had a minimal influence on quinoa’s chemical composition, resulting in overlapping altitude-based clusters. Complex relationships between quinoa variables were identified, which varied with altitude. These findings suggest that cultivation of high-quality quinoa across a range of altitudes is feasible without compromising its intrinsic quality. Moreover, the extensive and diverse results from our study provide a solid foundation for further plant breeding and the development of specialized quinoa varieties.

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Nutritional and Functional Properties of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Chimborazo Ecotype: Insights into Chemical Composition

Arguello-Hernández,

Samaniego,

Leguizamo

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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“…It is known as "mother grain" by the Incas and is considered a sacred plant that contributes various medicinal properties. Quinoa is cultivated around the globe with 250 varieties and is usually 1 to 3 m in height, and native to the Andean regions of South America, such as Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and Colombia [30][31][32]. In addition, it is also grown in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, England, and Scandinavia.…”

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Nutritional and Functional New Perspectives and Potential Health Benefits of Quinoa and Chia Seeds

Agarwal¹,

Rizwana²,

Tripathi

et al. 2023

Antioxidants

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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) and chia (Salvia hispanica) are essential traditional crops with excellent nutritional properties. Quinoa is known for its high and good quality protein content and nine essential amino acids vital for an individual’s development and growth, whereas chia seeds contain high dietary fiber content, calories, lipids, minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc), and vitamins (A and B complex). Chia seeds are also known for their presence of a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Both quinoa and chia seeds are gluten-free and provide medicinal properties due to bioactive compounds, which help combat various chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases such as cancer. Quinoa seeds possess phenolic compounds, particularly kaempferol, which can help prevent cancer. Many food products can be developed by fortifying quinoa and chia seeds in different concentrations to enhance their nutritional profile, such as extruded snacks, meat products, etc. Furthermore, it highlights the value-added products that can be developed by including quinoa and chia seeds, alone and in combination. This review focused on the recent development in quinoa and chia seeds nutritional, bioactive properties, and processing for potential human health and therapeutic applications.

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“…Over the past few years, food crops with high genetic diversity, the ability to tolerate abiotic stresses (drought, salinity, high temperature, and frost), higher profit margins, and higher nutritional profiles and values have gained attention [4,5]. One example of a genetically diverse and highly nutritious crop is quinoa, which has gained a huge amount of attention from the world [6]. Beyond its area of origin, it is now being cultivated in 120 countries around the world [7].…”

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“…It is widely used in the synthesis of gluten-free nutrient-enriched by-products. Various experimental trials based on its morphology, phenology, physiology, and yield-related traits have been conducted around the globe to check its adoptability under different stressful environmental conditions to ensure food security for burgeoning populations [6]. It is important to develop improved varieties and promote innovative seed supply systems to support the adoption of improved varieties in the world.…”

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Challenges and Perspectives for Integrating Quinoa into the Agri-Food System

Afzal,

Haq,

Ahmed

et al. 2023

Plants

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Quinoa is a highly nutritious and abiotic stress-tolerant crop that can be used to ensure food security for the rapidly growing world population under changing climate conditions. Various experiments, based on morphology, phenology, physiology, and yield-related attributes, are being conducted across the globe to check its adoptability under stressful environmental conditions. High weed infestation, early stand establishment, photoperiod sensitivity, loss of seed viability after harvest, and heat stress during its reproductive stage are major constraints to its cultivation. The presence of saponin on its outer surface is also a significant restriction to its local consumption. Scientists are using modern breeding programs, such as participatory approaches, to understand and define breeding goals to promote quinoa adaptation under marginalized conditions. Despite its rich nutritional value, there is still a need to create awareness among people and industries about its nutritional profile and potential for revenue generation. In the future, the breeding of the sweet and larger-grain quinoa varietals will be an option for avoiding the cleaning of saponins, but with the risk of having more pests in the field. There is also a need to focus on mechanized farming systems for the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of quinoa to facilitate and expand its cultivation and consumption across the globe, considering its high genetic diversity.

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Worldwide Evaluations of Quinoa—Biodiversity and Food Security under Climate Change Pressures: Advances and Perspectives

Abstract: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd [...]

Cited by 8 publications

References 29 publications

Nutritional and Functional Properties of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Chimborazo Ecotype: Insights into Chemical Composition

Nutritional and Functional Properties of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Chimborazo Ecotype: Insights into Chemical Composition

Nutritional and Functional New Perspectives and Potential Health Benefits of Quinoa and Chia Seeds

Challenges and Perspectives for Integrating Quinoa into the Agri-Food System

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