Biofortification refers to the process by which food crops are improved by the application of
biotechnology, conventional plant breeding, and agronomic practices to increase the …

Zinc (Zn) plays a crucial role in metabolism in both plant and animal life. Zn deficiency is a
worldwide problem that has recently gotten worse. This micronutrient shortage can be …

The micronutrient application in agriculture takes place through soil application, foliar
spraying or added as seed treatments. The latter method, the nutri-priming, is an appealing …

Background The essentiality of trace elements in human diets is well recognized and
adequate levels are a critical component of optimal health. To date, public health efforts …

Micronutrient deficiency poses a significant and challenging threat to over one-third of the
global population. To deal with this issue, nutrient management via biofortification is …

Context Maintaining food and nutritional security for the ever increasing population of the
world is a great chllenge. Zinc and iron are important micronutrients for both human health …

Sulfur (S) is an essential macronutrient for plants, being necessary for their growth and
metabolism and exhibiting diverse roles throughout their life cycles. Inside the plant body, S …

More has yet to be indicated on how micronutrients may affect maize (Zea mays L.) growth
and yield production in the calcareous soils of arid and semi-arid areas. The single and …

Agronomic biofortification, the application of fertilizer to increase micronutrient
concentrations in staple food crops, has been increasingly promoted as a valuable …

Agronomic biofortification increases the concentration of target mineral in edible portions of
crops by the use of mineral fertilizers to increase dietary intake of target minerals. Among …