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Biofortification

Improving the NUTRITIONAL VALUE of plant foods by augmenting the plant's environment, by using PLANT BREEDING, or by GENETIC ENGINEERING plants to… 
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2019
2019
Speciation and accumulation of Zn in sweetcorn kernels for genetic and agronomic biofortification programs
In sweetcorn (Zea mays L.), embryo Zn is accumulated mainly as Zn-phytate, whereas endosperm Zn is complexed with a N- or S… 
Review
2015
Review
2015
The Poor, Malnutrition, Biofortification, and Biotechnology
While less apparent than outright hunger or obesity, the lack of essential vitamins and minerals in people’s diets is one of the… 
2013
2013
Different approaches for selenium biofortification of pear-jujube (Zizyphus jujuba M. cv. Lizao) and associated effects on fruit quality
Selenium (Se) biofortification of pear-jujube is expected to increase the human dietary Se intake. A two-year field experiment… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Genetic modification of low phytic acid 1-1 maize to enhance iron content and bioavailability.
High phytate content in staple food crops is a major barrier to successful iron biofortification. We have exploited the low… 
2010
2010
QUANTITATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE CONTENT OF SELECTED TRACE ELEMENTS IN SOIL EXTRACTED WITH 0.03 M CH3COOH OR 1 M HCL AND ITS TOTAL CONCENTRATION IN CARROT STORAGE ROOTS
There is an existing need for the development of rapid and easy-to-perform methods for analyzing chemical composition of soil… 
2009
2009
Agronomic approaches in biofortification of food crops with micronutrients
Author(s): Cakmak, Ismail | Abstract: Zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) deficiencies are well-documented public health issue affecting… 
2008
2008
The xanthophyll composition of biofortified maize (Zea mays Sp.) does not influence the bioefficacy of provitamin a carotenoids in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus).
Maize has been targeted for biofortification with provitamin A carotenoids through traditional breeding. Two studies were… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Biofortification of Staple Crops: An Emerging Strategy to Combat Hidden Hunger.
Review
2006
Review
2006
Research goals for folate and related B vitamin in Europe
In the past decade, the understanding of folate bioavailability, metabolism and related health issues has increased, but several… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Evaluating the impact of plant biofortification on human nutrition.
An evaluation of the efficacy of biofortified foods for improving human nutrition and health requires both laboratory- and… 
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