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Plant Breeding, Volume 145, Issue 1, Page 142-165, February 2026.ABSTRACT Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum [Desf.] Husnot) is cultivated globally and used to produce pasta, couscous, bulgur and other semolina products. With the growing world population and increasing food demand, it is pertinent to understand past trends in global food production to shape future endeavours.
Ana Laura Achilli +4 more
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Biofortification of Mushrooms: A Promising Approach
MoleculesMushrooms exhibit a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities and are widely used for medical purposes and in nutrition. Numerous bioactive metabolites are responsible for these activities. Their distribution and biological effects differ depending on
Klaudia Słyszyk +4 more
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Iron biofortification of staple crops - lessons and challenges in plant genetics [PDF]
, 2019 Plants are the ultimate source of iron in our diet, either directly as staple crops and vegetables or indirectly via animal fodder. Increasing the iron concentration of edible parts of plants, known as biofortification, is seen as a sustainable approach ...
Balk, Janneke, Connorton, James M
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 2, Page 1283-1298, 30 January 2026.Abstract BACKGROUND Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is a key driver of climate change, making it essential to understand its effects on crop growth and metabolism. This study examines maize C01 (inbred) and B73 (mutant), under elevated CO2 (600, 1200 and 1800 ppm) at three growth stages [40, 70 and 90 days after sowing (DAS)].
Pirzada Khan +5 more
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GelsVitamin 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 +4 more
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Workshop report: Strategies for improving livelihoods through RTB postharvest technologies [PDF]
, 2013 The need to define more specific plans for achieving the objectives of the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) brought together a broad range of stakeholders from 18-22 February 2013 to attend a workshop at CIAT Headquarters in Cali,
Dufour, Dominique
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Biofortification in China: policy and practice
Health Research Policy and Systems, 2007 Micronutrient deficiency undernutrition, due to insufficient levels of vitamins and minerals in the diet, remains one of the most prevalent and preventable nutritional problems in the world today.
Wittenmyer Brian F +1 more
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A review of agriculture and health policies in Uganda with implications for the dissemination of biofortified crops: [PDF]
Micronutrient deficiency is a widespread health problem in the developing world. Most efforts to combat this issue have focused on providing vitamin and mineral supplements to vulnerable population groups and/or fortifying foods through postproduction ...
Nagujja, Stella, Potts, Michael J.
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