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Rows of young cassava plants growing in red soil rows

Biofortified Cassava Supplies Increased Levels of Iron and Zinc

Cassava is a staple crop for many in Africa. Cassava only supplies about 10% of the recommended dietary levels of iron and zinc. A biofortified cassava developed by researcher Narayanan Narayanan…

Young rice plants growing in wet soil/seedbed

Genetically Engineered Rice Transports Micronutrients More Efficiently

Hidden hunger is common, especially in the developing world. Hidden hunger happens when when the quality of the food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, primarily for vitamins and…