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MICROGREENS: AN UPCOMING NUTRIENT DENSE CROP

    4 Author(s):  KIRAN BHARTI, NAVEEN KUMAR, NARENDRA KUMAR, NEELAM PANKAJ

Vol -  11, Issue- 5 ,         Page(s) : 74 - 78  (2020 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ

Abstract

Microgreens has emerged as a special category crops and are gaining momentum in recent years due to their high nutrient value and ease of cultivation. They are enriched in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants and considered potent to prevent mankind from various kinds of deficiencies and diseases. The nutritional values of microgreens have been quantitated more than their mature counterparts. Microgreens has emerged as a new innovative idea required to meet the nutrient demands of the expanding population. Malnutrition problem has always been a matter of concern.

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