The book highlights the importance of mushrooms and their effective application in the nutraceutical sector, along with their role in promoting environmental resilience. The goal of this book is to highlight the gaps in the research on mushrooms as a possible source of superfoods and highly nutritious substances, with the ultimate goal of helping to reach the current sustainable development goals (SDGs). Additionally, it will explore potential applications in industrial development. This book aims to thoroughly examine the diverse aspects of the design, application, and integration of mushrooms in the agriculture, nutraceuticals, and food sectors. The discussion will explore their applications in sectors including food processing, food packaging, and sustainable agricultural practices aimed at enhancing yield. This book looks to explore the existing limitations and possible solutions within the realm of mushroom technology, emphasizing their contribution to promoting a sustainable economy.

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Addresses the global prevalence of mushrooms and their potential applications in industry and environmental sustainability.
Discusses the significance of mushrooms and their effective utilization.
Provides examples of nanomaterials derived from mushrooms.
Discusses how the emergence and increasing application of mushrooms in the development of smart and sustainable food and nutraceuticals contribute to a sustainable bioeconomy.
Discusses current challenges and limitations, along with future prospects, for utilizing mushrooms in achieving sustainable development goals.

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Yes, you can access Mushrooms in Sustainable Development by Yugal Kishore Mohanta,Jibanjyoti Panda,Pinku Chandra Nath,Hrudayanath Thatoi in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Ecology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Chapter 1 Mushroom Diversity and Their Role in Sustainable Development
Chapter 2 Mushrooms as a Bio-factory of Sustainable Development
Chapter 3 Mushroom Bioactive Compounds as Therapeutic Potentials
Chapter 4 Mushroom in Food and Nutraceutical Applications
Chapter 5 Mushroom Polyphenols and Their Sustainable Applications
Chapter 6 Mushrooms as a Sustainable Solution for Dietary and Therapeutic Protein: Managing Food Security with Sustainable Cultivation Practices
Chapter 7 Mushroom-Based Sustainable Nanobiomaterials and Their Biomedical Application
Chapter 8 Mushroom in Food Packaging Applications
Chapter 9 Mushroom Heteropolysaccharides and Their Biological Effects
Chapter 10 Harnessing the Power of Mushroom Polysaccharides: Health Benefits and Therapeutic Potentials
Chapter 11 Mushrooms-Derived Industrial Enzymes and Their Applications
Chapter 12 Mushrooms as Bio-control Agents: Alternative to Chemicals
Chapter 13 Mushroom Pigments in Sustainable Applications
Chapter 14 Mushrooms as Functional Foods
Chapter 15 Mushrooms as Meat Substitutes
Chapter 16 Mushroom Waste Valorization in Value-Added Products and Circular Economy
Chapter 17 Mushrooms: A Promising Source for Industrial Use
Chapter 18 Mushroom: Ethical and Environmental Consideration in Industrial Applications
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