Deepak Kumar Verma, PhD, is an agricultural science professional with specialization in food processing engineering. Dr. Verma has edited over a dozen books on topics pertaining to plant biochemistry, plant physiology, microbiology, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, plant biotechnology and genetic engineering, seed science and technology, and food science and technology. He is a member of several professional bodies, and his activities and accomplishments include conferences, seminars, workshops, training, and also the publication of research articles, books, and book chapters. He has done extensive research on rice.Mamta Thakur, PhD, is affiliated with the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, India. She has formulated the Bitter Gourd Lemon Juice Concentrated Drink for Zain Natural Agro India Pvt. Ltd., Parbhani (Maharashtra) with a special focus on diabetic people. Her research reflects an intense interest in developing and characterizing health and functional foods carrying bioactive components. She has published research papers in international peerreviewed journals and has authored two book chapters as well as review articles.

• 1. The Emphasis of Effect of Cooking and Processing Methods on Anti-Nutritional Phytochemical of Legumes and Their Significance in Human Health  2. Sorghum Phytochemicals: Extraction, Processing, Applications, and Health Benefits  3. Effect of Processing on Bioactive Phytochemicals of Barley: A Cereal Grain with Potent Antioxidants and Potential Human Health Benefits  4. Phytochemicals in Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia L.): Structure, Chemistry, and Health Benefits  5. Phytomedicinal Study on Brazilian Medicinal Plants for Their Potential in Chronic Diseases Treatment  6. Phytochemical Alternative for Control of the Erwinia amylovora: Extraction Conditions and Phytochemical Source Selection  7. Isoflavone as Functional Food and Its Butterfly Model: A Novel Approach  8. Biosynthesis, Bioavailability, and Metabolism of Plant Polyphenols: Biological Activities and Their Potential Benefits in Human Health  9. Scientific Exploration and Exploitation of Tannins