Improving nutrition through biofortification–A systematic review

KF Ofori, S Antoniello, MM English, ANA Aryee - Frontiers in nutrition, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Nutritious foods are essential for human health and development. However, malnutrition and
hidden hunger continue to be a challenge globally. In most developing countries, access to …

Assessment of biofortification approaches used to improve micronutrient-dense plants that are a sustainable solution to combat hidden hunger

E Koç, B Karayiğit - Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2022 - Springer
Malnutrition causes diseases, immune system disorders, deterioration in physical growth,
mental development, and learning capacity worldwide. Micronutrient deficiency, known as …

Zinc biofortification through seed nutri-priming using alternative zinc sources and concentration levels in pea and sunflower microgreens

P Poudel, F Di Gioia, JD Lambert… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Micronutrient deficiencies caused by malnutrition and hidden hunger are a growing concern
worldwide, exacerbated by climate change, COVID-19, and conflicts. A potentially …

Strategies to fortify the nutritional values of polished rice by implanting selective traits from brown rice: A nutrigenomics-based approach

S Maiti, A Banik - Food Research International, 2023 - Elsevier
Whole-grain cereals are important components of a healthy diet. It reduces the risk of many
deadly diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, etc. Brown rice is an …

Factors affecting production, nutrient translocation mechanisms, and LED emitted light in growth of microgreen plants in soilless culture

A Sharma, M Hazarika, P Heisnam… - … Agricultural Science & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Microgreens or vegetable greens are just germinated plants harvested once the cotyledon
leaves develop with one set of true leaves, and they are important as a nutrition supplement …

Simultaneous biofortification of vitamin C and mineral nutrients in arugula microgreens

S Kathi, H Laza, S Singh, L Thompson, W Li… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Microgreens have shown promise in improving the overall nutritional value of diets due to
their high nutrient density. Agronomic biofortification, is an efficient strategy for enhancing …

Biofortification of maize with zinc and its effect on human health

H Obaid, RK Shrestha, D Liu, NS Elsayed, J Ni… - Journal of Soil Science …, 2022 - Springer
This review aims to discuss the management approaches of zinc (Zn) fertilization and
breeding efforts for quality maize production in provisioning a healthy human diet …

Critical assessment of wheat biofortification for iron and zinc: a comprehensive review of conceptualization, trends, approaches, bioavailability, health impact, and …

OP Gupta, A Singh, V Pandey, R Sendhil… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Addressing global hidden hunger, particularly in women of childbearing age and children
under five, presents a significant challenge, with a focus on iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) …

RETRACTED: Interaction between zinc and selenium bio-fortification and toxic metals (loid) accumulation in food crops

M Bayanati, AR Al-Tawaha, D Al-Taey… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Biofortification is the supply of micronutrients required for humans and livestock by various
methods in the field, which include both farming and breeding methods and are referred to …

[HTML][HTML] β-Carotene biofortification of chia sprouts with plant growth regulators

NF Bermejo, G Hoummadi, S Munné-Bosch - Plant Physiology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a native plant species from South America that is very appreciated
for its oleaginous seeds in the agri-food field. Chia seeds are natural sources of many …