Both plants and humans require mineral elements for their healthy growth and development.
Mineral elements in the soil are taken up by the plant roots and transported to the edible …

Biofortification (increasing the contents of vitamins and minerals through plant breeding or
biotechnology) of food crops with micronutrient elements has the potential to combat …

Zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) are essential but are sometimes deficient in humans, while cadmium
(Cd) is toxic if it accumulates in the liver and kidneys at high levels. All three are contained in …

Rice is the staple food of half of the world's population; however, it is a poor source of
essential micronutrients such as Fe and Zn. Since flag leaves are one of the sources of …

Rice is a highly consumed staple cereal cultivated predominantly in Asian countries, which
share 90% of global rice production. Rice is a primary calorie provider for more than 3.5 …

Plants and seeds are the main source of essential nutrients for humans and livestock. Many
advances have recently been made in understanding the molecular mechanisms by which …

Natural processes and human activities have caused widespread background
contamination with non-essential toxic elements. The uptake and accumulation of cadmium …

Key message This review surveys rice nutritional value, mainly focusing on breeding
achievements via adoption of both genetic engineering and non-transgenic strategies to …

One out of three humans suffer from micronutrient deficiencies called “hidden hunger”.
Underprivileged people, including preschool children and women, suffer most from …

Plant biotechnology can make important contributions to food security and nutritional
improvement. For example, the development of 'Golden Rice'by Professor Ingo Potrykus was …