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Biofortification of staple food crops

, 2012
PRIFPRI3; ISI; Biofortification ...
Nestel, Penelope; Bouis, Howarth E.; Meenakshi, J. V.; Pfeiffer, Wolfgang, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5432-9192 Bouis, Howarth;   +1 more
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Potential Impacts of Iron Biofortification in India [PDF]

, 2017
Iron deficiency is a widespread nutritional problem in developing countries, causing impaired physical activity and cognitive development, as well as maternal mortality.
Sachdev, H.P.S., Qaim, Matin, Stein, Alexander J., Meenakshi, J.V., Nestel, Penelope, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A.   +5 more
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Growth of Romaine Lettuce in Eggshell Powder Mixed Alginate Hydrogel in an Aeroponic System for Water Conservation and Vitamin C Biofortification

Gels
Vitamin C is crucial for physical well-being, and its deficiency can lead to severe health consequences. Biofortification has been used to address this deficiency by enhancing vitamin C in plants.
Fariha Afnan, Md Nayeem Hasan Kashem, Rutwik Joshi, Catherine Simpson, Wei Li   +4 more
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Biofortification of Swiss chard baby leafy greens with selenium and iodine in indoor vertical farming systems

, 2023
Agrifood systems are currently facing scrutiny due to their capacity to address the challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and depletion of natural resources.
Pinela, José, Pereira, Alexis, Dias, Maria Inês, Oliveira, Beatriz   +3 more
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Developing a definition of biofortification through the synthesis of food biofortification publications: A scoping review protocol

Objective: The objective of this review is to develop a definition of biofortification through the synthesis of food biofortification publications and to document the breadth of the research on this topic.
Kellogg, Julianne A., Carbonero, Franck, Klarquist, Emily F., Luftig, David, Aytekin, Destan, Waziri, Aichatou D., Walton, Jenny   +6 more
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Biofortification: The evidence

The scientific body of evidence supporting biofortification spans over two decades. This document provides a summary of peer-reviewed research that has proven biofortification to be an efficacious, cost-effective, and scalable innovation that can play a ...
Birol, Ekin, Foley, Jennifer, Aytekin, Destan   +2 more
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Seed systems and private seed company involvement in biofortification

, 2021
Non-PRIFPRI2; CRP4; HarvestPlusHarvestPlus; A4NHCGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health ...
Mbunji, Marx; Mwansa, Nicholas
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Biofortification of Triticum species: a stepping stone to combat malnutrition

BMC Plant Biology
Background Biofortification represents a promising and sustainable strategy for mitigating global nutrient deficiencies. However, its successful implementation poses significant challenges.
Jitendra Kumar, Dinesh Kumar Saini, Ashish Kumar, Supriya Kumari, Vijay Gahlaut, Mohammed Saba Rahim, Ajay Kumar Pandey, Monika Garg, Joy Roy   +8 more
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Biofortification in Ethiopia: Opportunities and challenges

Children younger than 5 years and women of reproductive age often suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. Biofortification, which involves enriching staple crops with micronutrients, is a nutritional intervention focused on addressing micronutrient ...
Samuel, Aregash, van Zyl, Cornelia, Girma, Meron, Genye, Tirsit, Bachewe, Fantu Nisrane, Warner, James   +5 more
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Microbial Biofortification of Grain Crops: Current State and Prospects

Техника и технология пищевых производств
Hidden hunger is a significant social issue in numerous countries worldwide, causing the development of nutrition-related diseases among populations annually.
Daria E. Kolpakova, Yuliya R. Serazetdinova, Natalya V. Fotina, Alexandra V. Zaushintsena, Lyudmila K. Asyakina, Anna I. Loseva   +5 more
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