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Mushroom Magic

Biochemistry and Nutritional Value of Fungi

Dhirendra Kumar Sheetanshu Gupta Mohammad Javed Ansari Sangeeta

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English
CRC Press
06 December 2024
This book presents a detailed account of mushroom biology. It covers the biochemical composition, nutritional significance, and health benefits of mushrooms. It also discusses their medicinal properties, biochemical variability, and culinary techniques for maximizing their nutritional value.

The subject matter in this book also discusses:

Impact of Cooking and Processing on Mushroom Nutrient Retention Vitamins and Minerals in Mushrooms: A Nutritional Treasure Chitin and Chitosan in Mushrooms: Bioactivity and Applications Allergenic and Toxic Compounds in Mushrooms: Biochemical Identification and Implications Edible and Wild Medicinal Mushrooms: Comparative Biochemical Profiles

Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
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Imprint:   CRC Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
ISBN:   9781032943459
ISBN 10:   1032943459
Pages:   350
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Preface About the Editors 1. Mushroom Diversity and their Biochemical Composition 2. Nutritional Significance of Mushrooms in Human Diets 3. Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Potential in Mushrooms 4. Terpenoids and Their Health Benefits in Edible Fungi 5. Protein and Amino Acid Profile of Mushrooms 6. Vitamins and Minerals in Mushrooms: A Nutritional Treasure 7. β-Glucans in Mushrooms: Immunomodulatory and Anticancer Effects 8. Chitin and Chitosan in Mushrooms: Bioactivity and Applications 9. Medicinal Properties of Edible Mushrooms: A Biochemical Perspective 10. Mushrooms as Sources of Natural Bioactive Compounds 11. Impact of Cooking and Processing on Mushroom Nutrient Retention 12. Culinary Techniques for Maximizing Nutritional Value of Mushrooms 13. Mushrooms and Gut Health: Interactions with the Microbiome 14. Prebiotic Potential of Mushroom-Derived Compounds 15. Biochemical Variability in Wild vs. Cultivated Mushrooms 16. Edible and Wild Medicinal Mushrooms: Comparative Biochemical Profiles 17. Allergenic and Toxic Compounds in Mushrooms: Biochemical Identification and Implications 18. Mushrooms as Bioindicators of Environmental Toxins 19. Mushrooms as Functional Foods: Trends and Innovations 20. Integrating Mushroom Nutritional Biochemistry into Human Health Strategies 21. An Update on Pathophysiology and Management of Mushroom Mycetism

Sheetanshu Gupta is alumnus of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India and works in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology. He specializes in environmental problems, aeroponics and hydroponics, and protein biochemistry. He is also involved in innovating farming techniques and exploring novel approaches to plant protection. Dhirendra Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany and Assistant Nodal Officer IPR Cell at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Haryana, India. His areas of interest are Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Development, Termite Biology, and Waste Management and he is currently working on green synthesis plants and metal-based nanomaterials. Wajid Hasan is Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University in Bihar, India. He holds a doctorate in Agricultural Entomology from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India and is devoted to researcher and extension activities in the field. Sangeeta is Assistant Professor, Home Science (Food & Nutrition) at Ramabai Govt. Women Post Graduate College, Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. She holds 13 years of teaching experience and has published many papers in national and international journals. Mohammad Javed Ansari is Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Hindu College, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from IIT Roorkee, India and has served as Assistant Professor at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Shakuli Kashyap is Assistant Professor at the College of Agriculture Sciences, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany from G. B. P. U. A. & T, Pantnagar, India. Sudhir Mehrotra is Professor at Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh, India. He holds 32 years of teaching experience and has completed several research projects working in the field of Biochemical Toxicology.

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