Overview: Comprehensive compilation on biochemistry, physiology and medicinal properties of crop nutraceuticals.Deliberates on genetics, genomics and breeding.Presents prospects of emerging concepts and strategThe crop plants cater not only to our basic F5 (food, feed, fiber, fuel, and furniture) needs but also provide a number of nutraceuticals with potential nutritional, safety and therapeutic effects. Many crop plants provide an array of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidant-rich bioactive phytochemicals. Increasing incidences of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and HIV, and malnutri
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