Vegetables and Plants for Edible Starch, Oil, Sugar and Beverage Production
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چکیده
1. Concept of food security 1.1. Food supply 1.2.Malnutrition 1.2.1. Under-nourishment 1.2.2. Over-nourishment 1.2.3. Micronutrient deficiencies 2. Our most important nutrients 2.1. Carbohydrates 2.2. Proteins 2.2.1. Cereal proteins 2.2.2. Pulses – a key source of protein 2.3. Fats 2.4. Micronutrients 3. Food quality and safety 4. Home-gardens for household food security 4.1. Main functions and features of home-gardens 4.2. Technologies improving the efficacy of home gardening 4.3. Home gardens in Asia and Africa 5. Growing cities – increasing demand for safe food 5.1. Food security and safety in cities 5.2. Urban and peri-urban agriculture 6. Water use key function in securing food 6.1. Irrigation and environment 6.2. Water-saving agriculture Acknowledgements Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketch
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