Biofortification: the Evidence · Better Crops Better Nutrition . Author: Isaacson, Joslin...
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Biofortification: the Evidence Breeding can increase nutrient levels enough to improve human nutrition without reducing yield
Transcript of Biofortification: the Evidence · Better Crops Better Nutrition . Author: Isaacson, Joslin...
Biofortification: the Evidence
Breeding can increase nutrient levels enough to improve human nutrition without reducing yield
Extra nutrients in the crops can improve micronutrient status
Orange Sweet Potato
Vitamin A Cassava
Vitamin A Maize
Iron Bean
Iron Pearl Millet
Zinc Rice
Zinc Wheat
Farmers are willing to grow biofortified crops and consumers to eat them
Orange Sweet Potato
Vitamin A Cassava
Vitamin A Maize
Iron Bean
Iron Pearl Millet
Biofortification is cost-effective
