Revolutionizing Agri-food Systems

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Food Safety, Quality, and Supply Chain

   1. Frontmatter

   2. Food Borne Pathogen Detection in Horticulture Crops: A New Ray of Hope for Transforming Agri-food Systems

      Deepshikha Thakur, Vineet Shyam

      Abstract

      Over the past few decades, there has been a global increase in the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, which has resulted in a rise in foodborne disease outbreaks linked to horticultural crops. Numerous pathogenic microbes, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminths, are responsible for significant foodborne outbreaks across the globe. Among the common pathogens that can be harmful to human health include Salmonella species, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Giardia lamblia, and Entamoeba histolytica, as well as hepatitis A, enteroviruses, echoviruses, rotaviruses, and Ascaris lumbricoides. All the historical episodes of disease outbreaks highlight the importance of microbial monitoring in the horticultural crops. However, the timely detection and monitoring of food borne pathogens in horticulture crops, can substantially reduce the risks involved through their consumption. Currently, there are numerous cultural and non-cultural methods for identifying them. Many new rapid technologies have emerged to overcome the drawbacks of conventional methods and provide accurate and timely results. Conventional approaches have several limitations, such as time-consuming detection and arduous procedures.

   3. Assessing Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Disease Management Among Women with Celiac Disease

      Saloni Sharma, Pratibha Singh

      Abstract

      Individuals suffering from the autoimmune condition known as celiac disease must eliminate gluten from their diet. To support their general health and wellness, women with this illness must have the necessary information and a positive outlook on managing their illness. For women with celiac disease, it is particularly important to comprehend how to manage the condition and to have a positive outlook on eating habits. For them to maintain a balanced diet and effectively manage their condition, they must be aware of the availability and nutritional value of appropriate foods. This chapter aims to evaluate the attitudes and knowledge of women with celiac disease about food and disease treatment. This study focuses on young women with celiac disease who are between the ages of 18 and 38 years. The outcomes of secondary data indicate that women with celiac disease frequently have different views and a lack of understanding about how to manage their illness. Many people are unaware of the condition as well as how to treat it. Furthermore, different women have different attitudes toward essential nutritional changes; some are reluctant or resistant, while others are more adaptable. This chapter emphasises how crucial it is to provide women with education to improve their attitudes and understanding about managing illnesses, which will ultimately improve their general well-being.

   4. Digitalization of Supply Chain Using Artificial Intelligence for Procurement and Management of Food Grains to Minimizing the Wastages

      Navita Mahajan, Achielova Lieli

      Abstract

      The study summarizes the thorough examination carried out across several food grain sector parameters. During the study, we looked at the state of procurement, supply chain management, and technology adoption in India, as well as its problems, solutions, and prospects. The results highlight the revolutionary potential of technology, regulatory changes, and cooperative efforts in tackling the major problems confronting the food grain business. The study highlights the importance of AI, predictive analytics, IoT integration, and blockchain technologies in transforming supply chain management and procurement procedures and enacting legislative changes. To create a more inclusive, egalitarian, and resilient food system in India, the report issues a call to action for policymakers, business executives, researchers, and civil society actors.

   5. Relationship Between High-Value Agricultural Products and Health Issues Among Youth in Delhi, India

      Sejal Sharma, Mahua Bhattacharjee

      Abstract

      India’s health environment has rapidly changed due to urbanization and globalization, which had a major impact on food patterns and way of life in metropolitan regions. This study investigates how youth consumption patterns of High Value Agricultural Products (HVAP) relate to their health issues in India. Survey on National Family Health has shown that in the last four years, the percentage of men and women who are obese has climbed from 19 to 23% and from 21 to 24%, respectively. It affects 33.3% of the urban population, compared to 19.7% of the rural population. With 42.5% of the population suffering from diabetes, Delhi has the highest rate of disease. In addition, 41% of Delhi’s population is obese, and hypertension affects 32.8% of the population. The study examines data from a primary survey of 300 people in Delhi using Factor Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings reveal that health issues explains 46.7% of the total HVAP consumption. Meat and fish consumption within the HVAP basket has been found to be less influenced by health than the consumption of fruits, vegetables, milk, and eggs. Interestingly, when it comes to the High Value Agricultural Products (HVAP) factors like price, availability in the market influence the decision to consume. Therefore, this study gives the industry and marketers a foundation for effectively promoting High Value Agricultural Products (HVAP) and gives policymakers knowledge for creating successful health interventions.

   6. The Crucial Role of Dairy in the Transformation of Where Health and Nutrition Are Most Common Worldwide

      Pooja Tripathi, Kalpana Patani

      Abstract

      Throughout the crucial years of growth and development, malnutrition in all its manifestations can have a long-lasting detrimental effect on a child’s health and well-being. Many people worldwide still experience both over nutrition and under nutrition, especially small children who are dependent on others for survival, even though the majority of cases of malnutrition can be avoided with straightforward dietary adjustments. A growing variety of problems, including infectious diseases, pollution, poor environmental conditions, climate change, and food-related issues, are having an impact on children’s health. The creation and consumption of food, which are the primary contributors to these problems, need to be radically altered if the 2030 Sustainable Development objectives must be fulfilled. Food production and sources (plant-versus animal-based). Methods and the results of studies on sustainability and health in policy considerations, food processing, the effects of a more globalized food system, and food loss and waste have gained prominence. Several studies warn against consuming meals that come from animals that are hungry resources. Additionally, processed foods offer more plant-based options and have been linked to excessive waste and pollution. However, further explanation is needed for a few of these ideas when taking global child health concerns into account. Children’s global nutritional demands, along with the welfare and level of living of their families and communities, can be greatly influenced by the foods they eat. The need for nuance may be seen clearly in the variations in dairy production and consumption patterns around the world and the effects these variations have on dairy products. For the food system’s sustainability as well as for the health of children. This narrative review attempts to address the effects of dairy products on children’s health within the framework of a sustainable food system. To effectively balance trade-offs, optimize outcomes, and prevent unintended consequences, a complete strategy that takes into account the four domains of sustainability—health, economy, society, and the environment—should be used to examine child health within this framework. To guarantee that children have access to nutrient-dense, healthful foods in sustainable food systems, children’s needs must be given special consideration in the broader narrative of the food system’s transformation.

   7. Microbial Diseases of Common Indian Spices and Their Management Through Microbial Applications

      Deepshikha Thakur, Aparna Mahey

      Abstract

      India has been known as the “magic land of spices” and is well-known for its spices from the ancient and mediaeval periods. Indian spice history tells a rich story of trade and the advancement of Indian civilisation. Grown in diverse agroclimatic zones, Indian spices are enhanced by a multitude of species, ranging from condiments to seed spices. Twenty of the 63 spices that are grown in India are categorised as seed spices. Spices are frequently utilised in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics, medications, and religious ceremonies. Microbiological diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, and blight in fennel, wilt, stem gall, and powdery mildew in cumin, blight and gummosis in coriander, and powdery mildew and downy mildew in fenugreek, often attack these crops, resulting in a significant loss of yield and deterioration of the quality of the food. Spice seed infestations with diseases reduce productivity and output. Thus, one of the key strategies that might increase the production of spices is the treatment of illness. Plants are protected from infections by both biological and pharmacological controls (antagonists of bacteria and fungi). By developing antagonistic microorganisms at the infection site either before or after infection occurs, biological control protects plants from diseases. In several spices, an integrated disease control strategy including helpful antagonistic microbes is found to be highly encouraging for managing wilt, root rot, blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew, aphids, and nematode concerns.