Zinc plays many essential roles in life. As a strong Lewis acid that lacks redox activity under
environmental and cellular conditions, the Zn 2+ cation is central in determining protein …

Background Anemia, a morbid condition, is a global concern that affects people of all age
groups. This scenario has attracted the attention of several government organizations for …

Key message Knowledge of genetic variation, genetics, physiology/molecular basis and
breeding (including biotechnological approaches) for biofortification and bioavailability for …

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 …

Plants are the ultimate source of iron in our diet, either directly as staple crops and
vegetables or indirectly via animal fodder. Increasing the iron concentration of edible parts of …

The plant hormone group, the cytokinins, is implicated in both qualitative and quantitative
components of yield. Cytokinins have opposing actions in shoot and root growth—actions …

Acquisition and homeostasis of micronutrients such as iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) pose specific
challenges. Poor solubility and high reactivity require controlled synthesis and supply of …

Genetic transformation has emerged as an important tool for the genetic improvement of
valuable plants by incorporating new genes with desirable traits. These strategies are useful …

Among the field crops, wheat is regarded as one of the most paramount cereal crops
because it is widely grown, consumed as food across the world, and also known as the …

The micronutrient iron (Fe) is not only essential for plant survival and proliferation but also
crucial for healthy human growth and development. Rice and wheat are the two leading …