Unlock superior insights into cereal processing and nutritional quality, vital for India’s food industry. This comprehensive guide delves into the chemical and molecular basis governing quality traits in wheat, rice, maize, and barley, crucial for food, feed, and industrial applications. Explore innovative strategies like marker-assisted selection and transgenic approaches to enhance cereal nutrition. Essential reading for agricultural scientists, food technologists, researchers, and students in India focused on advancing cereal production and processing standards.