Zinc (Zn) still represents an important health problem in develo** countries, caused
mainly by inadequate dietary intake. A large consumption of cereal‐based foods with small …

Micronutrient deficiencies or 'hidden hunger'resulting from unbalanced diets based on
starchy staple crops are prevalent among the population of sub-Saharan Africa. This review …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Abstract Background Zinc (Zn) deficiency is one of the most important micronutrient
disorders affecting human health. Wheat is the staple food for 35% of the world's population …

Biofortification is a long-term strategy of delivering more iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) to those most
in need. Plant breeding programs within the CGIAR and NARS have made major advances …

Field experiments were conducted on wheat to study the effects of foliar-applied iodine (I)
alone, Zn (zinc) alone, and a micronutrient cocktail solution containing I, Zn, Se (selenium) …

Abstract Background Increasing zinc (Zn) concentration of rice seed has potential benefits
for human nutrition and health. Enhanced levels of Zn in grain also contributes greatly to …

It has been estimated that one-third of the world's population lack sufficient Zn for adequate
nutrition. This can be alleviated by increasing dietary Zn intakes through Zn biofortification of …

Zinc (Zn) deficiency caused by inadequate dietary intake is a global nutritional problem,
particularly in develo** countries. Therefore, zinc biofortification of wheat and other cereal …

Iron and zinc deficiencies in human nutrition are widespread in develo** Asian and
African countries where cereal grains are the staple food. Effects are therefore underway to …