Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India.
Department of Crop Production and Agricultural Technologies, University of Namibia (Ogongo Campus), Oshakati, 15001, Namibia.
Planta. 2024 Sep 20;260(4):101. doi: 10.1007/s00425-024-04533-9.
Millets are important food source to ensure global food and nutritional security and are associated with health benefits. Millets have emerged as a nutritional powerhouse with the potential to address food security challenges worldwide. These ancient grains, which come in various forms, including finger millet, proso millet, and pearl millet, among others, are essential to a balanced diet, since they provide a wide range of nutritional advantages. Millets have a well-rounded nutritional profile with a high protein, dietary fiber, vitamin, and mineral content for optimal health and wellness. In addition to their nutritional advantages, millets exhibit remarkable adaptability and durability to various agroecological conditions, making them a valuable resource for smallholder farmers functioning in resource-poor regions. Promoting the growth and use of millet can lead to several benefits that researchers and development experts may discover, including improved nutrition, increased food security, and sustainable agricultural methods. Therefore, millets are food crops, that are climate smart, nutritional, and food secured to feed the increasing global population, and everyone could have a healthier, more resilient future.
小米是确保全球粮食和营养安全的重要食物来源，并且与健康益处相关。小米已成为一种营养丰富的食物，有可能解决全球粮食安全挑战。这些古老的谷物有多种形式，包括手指小米、黍米和珍珠小米等，它们是均衡饮食的重要组成部分，因为它们提供了广泛的营养优势。小米具有全面的营养成分，富含蛋白质、膳食纤维、维生素和矿物质，有助于保持最佳的健康和活力。除了营养价值高外，小米对各种农业生态条件具有很强的适应性和耐用性，因此对于在资源匮乏地区运作的小农来说，是一种有价值的资源。推广小米的种植和使用可能会带来一些好处，包括改善营养、提高粮食安全和采用可持续的农业方法。因此，小米是一种适应气候变化的粮食作物，具有营养和粮食保障，可以养活不断增长的全球人口，让每个人都能拥有更健康、更有韧性的未来。
