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Seed and Plant Biochemistry

Seed and Plant Biochemistry is a research topic within Food Science. Science Explorer counts 16k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the nutritional value, functional potential, and health benefits of ancient Andean grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth. It covers topics such as polyphenol composition, antioxidant activity, genetic diversity, drought stress responses, and the use of these grains as functional gluten-free ingredients. Additionally, it discusses the potential contribution of traditional leafy vegetables to human health.

  • Quinoa
  • Buckwheat
  • Amaranth
  • Nutritional Value
  • Functional Foods
  • Antioxidant Activity
  • Pseudocereals
  • Phytochemicals
  • Gluten-Free Ingredients
  • Traditional Leafy Vegetables
Research works
16k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+42%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
India
33% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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