• Etisha paul
• Vishakha Chauhan
• Kalpana Choudhary
• Elika Sharma

A global movement toward smart agriculture is underway to help feed the world's expanding population by lowering the carbon footprint of food production and boosting food security. Global recommendations for a balanced diet have expanded from five to seven servings of vegetables per day, which has prompted efforts to find a sustainable method of producing vegetables that will both lower carbon emissions and meet consumer nutrient needs. Because they can be grown on vertical farms and have higher nutrient content than other mature crops, microgreens present an alternative that may help address issues related to the environment and human health. Microgreens are young, raw plantlets that are produced from the seeds of leafy vegetables that are edible. They can be turned into oils to produce important cosmetic goods and have a high concentration of bioactive components. Chefs are increasingly familiar with microgreens, and they are becoming more and more common at upscale supermarkets. As a result, cultivating microgreens is offering enormous global commercial potential. Growers are drawn to them because of their short production cycle, simple production methods, and nutritional advantages. They are often used as a garnish for salads, soups, and sandwiches, or as a flavourful addition to wraps and sushi rolls. Microgreens' short shelf life presents a significant obstacle to their commercialization, which is motivating research into a number of post-harvest methods. This review looks at the nutritional value and health benefits of microgreens as well as the variables that affect their growth, such as temperature, humidity, photoperiod, fertilization, and post-harvest treatments. These variables may have an impact on the growth of microorganisms, the content of phytochemicals, and the physical appearance of microgreens that are intended for market.

Keywords: Microgreens, nutritional benefits, health benefits, culinary delights

"The World of Microgreens: Cultivation, Nutrition, and Culinary Delights", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.h508-h519, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403767.pdf

"The World of Microgreens: Cultivation, Nutrition, and Culinary Delights", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. pph508-h519, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403767.pdf