From Agricultural Waste to Functional Foods: How Plant Biomass Can Support Gut Health
Figure 1. Conversion of agricultural biomass into prebiotic xylooligosaccharides (XOS) and their role in gut microbiome modulation. (Generated image) Introduction Each year, millions of tons of agricultural residues such as sugarcane bagasse, wheat straw, barley straw, and corn husks are generated worldwide. These materials are often treated as waste, burned, or discarded, creating environmental and economic challenges (1,2). However, researchers are increasingly recognizing that agricultural...
