Biofortification of crops with seven mineral elements often lacking in human diets–iron, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, selenium and iodine
The diets of over two‐thirds of the world's population lack one or more essential mineral
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …
Biofortifying crops with essential mineral elements
Humans require more than 22 mineral elements, which can all be supplied by an
appropriate diet. However, the diets of populations subsisting on cereals, or inhabiting …
appropriate diet. However, the diets of populations subsisting on cereals, or inhabiting …
Caught Red-Handed: Rc Encodes a Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein Conditioning Red Pericarp in Rice
Rc is a domestication-related gene required for red pericarp in rice (Oryza sativa). The red
grain color is ubiquitous among the wild ancestors of O. sativa, in which it is closely …
grain color is ubiquitous among the wild ancestors of O. sativa, in which it is closely …
Micronutrient fortification of plants through plant breeding: can it improve nutrition in man at low cost?
HE Bouis - Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2003 - cambridge.org
Can commonly-eaten food staple crops be developed that fortify their seeds with essential
minerals and vitamins? Can farmers be induced to grow such varieties? If so, would this …
minerals and vitamins? Can farmers be induced to grow such varieties? If so, would this …
Biofortification of field-grown cassava by engineering expression of an iron transporter and ferritin
Less than 10% of the estimated average requirement (EAR) for iron and zinc is provided by
consumption of storage roots of the staple crop cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in West …
consumption of storage roots of the staple crop cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in West …
[HTML][HTML] Iron-biofortified rice improves the iron stores of nonanemic Filipino women
JD Haas, JL Beard, LE Murray-Kolb, AM Del Mundo… - The Journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
Iron deficiency is endemic in much of the world, and food system–based approaches to
eradication may be viable with new plant breeding approaches to increase the micronutrient …
eradication may be viable with new plant breeding approaches to increase the micronutrient …
Improving human micronutrient nutrition through biofortification in the soil–plant system: China as a case study
XE Yang, WR Chen, Y Feng - Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2007 - Springer
Micronutrient malnutrition is a major health problem in China. According to a national
nutritional survey, approximately 24% of all Chinese children suffer from a serious deficiency …
nutritional survey, approximately 24% of all Chinese children suffer from a serious deficiency …
Iron biofortification in rice: it's a long way to the top
Rice and most staple cereals contain low iron (Fe) levels, most of which is lost during grain
processing. Populations with monotonous diets consisting mainly of cereals are especially …
processing. Populations with monotonous diets consisting mainly of cereals are especially …
Endosperm-Specific Co-Expression of Recombinant Soybean Ferritin and Aspergillus Phytase in Maize Results in Significant Increases in the Levels of Bioavailable …
We have generated transgenic maize plants expressing Aspergillus phytase either alone or
in combination with the iron-binding protein ferritin. Our aim was to produce grains with …
in combination with the iron-binding protein ferritin. Our aim was to produce grains with …
Nicotianamine, a novel enhancer of rice iron bioavailability to humans
Background Polished rice is a staple food for over 50% of the world's population, but
contains little bioavailable iron (Fe) to meet human needs. Thus, biofortifying the rice grain …
contains little bioavailable iron (Fe) to meet human needs. Thus, biofortifying the rice grain …