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- Title
Food and nutritional security in the modern era: millets vis-à-vis maize.
- Authors
Sharma, Preeti; Kiran; Kuldeep; Kamboj, M. C.; Kumar, Ramesh; Chikkappa, G. K.
- Abstract
The article emphasizes the significance of maize as a nutri-cereal, serving as a staple food for human nutrition and livestock feed worldwide. It discusses the advancements in maize breeding, particularly the development of quality protein maize (QPM) and biofortified maize, which address malnutrition and ensure nutrition security. It explores the promotion of millets alongside maize, reflecting on their nutritional benefits and contribution to food and nutritional security.
- Subjects
MILLETS; CORN; SORGHUM; FOOD security; PEARL millet; NUTRITION; ANIMAL nutrition; SWEET corn
- Publication
Current Science (00113891), 2024, Vol 126, Issue 9, p1002
- ISSN
0011-3891
- Publication type
Article