Table 4.

Advantages and applications of some of the most popular microgreen vegetables/crops.

S. No	Crop name	Scientific name	Nutritional value and uses	References
1	Amaranth	Amaranthus vridis	Have vibrant colors and used for garnishing, Rich in Calcium, Iron and β-Carotene	[139]
2	Beetroot	Beta vulgaris	High antioxidant properties and rich in vitamin C	[139]
3	Broccoli	Brassica oleracea	Rich in minerals, vitamins and regulates immune system	[139]
4	Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum-graecum	Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals	[139]
6	Chickpea	Cicer arietinum	Nutrient and phytochemicals rich, Antioxidant activity	[66]
7	Tamarind	Tamarindus indica	Rich source of storage proteins and protease inibitors	[49]
8	Mimosa thorn	Caesalpinia mimosoides	Rich source of storage proteins and protease inibitors, antimicrobial activity	[50]
9	Castor bean	Ricina communis	Rich source of storage proteins and protease inibitors	[140]
10	Mungbean	Vigna radiata	Nutrient and phytochemicals rich, Antioxidant activity	[65]; [66]; [67]