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Crop Biofortification Innovative Solutions for Micronutrient Deficiency
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Author(s): Aishwarya Sharma (Department of Bio-Sciences, Career Point University, Hamirpur, India), Abhishek Singh (Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, Armenia), Vishnu D. Rajput (Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia), Tatiana Minkina (Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia), Saglara Mandzhieva (Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia), Mohamed S. Elshikh (Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia), Hassan Ragab El-Ramady (Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt)and Karen Ghazaryan (Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, Armenia)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 16
Source title:
Nanotechnology Applications and Innovations for Improved Soil Health
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Vishnu D. Rajput (Southern Federal University, Russia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1471-5.ch014
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Abstract
Micronutrient deficiency is a significant global health issue that affects nearly half of the world's population, leading to stunted physical and mental development in children and a variety of illnesses. It is particularly prevalent among young girls, women, and pre-school children due to insufficient intake of vitamins and micronutrients. In response to this widespread challenge, biofortification has emerged as a promising and cost-effective approach to increase the essential micronutrient levels in staple crops. The quality and nutrient content of produce can be further improved using micronutrient fertilizers. Developing countries with high rates of malnutrition are increasingly interested in integrated biofortification, which combines modern agricultural practices with genetic enhancements of food crops. As a result, maize, rice, wheat, beans, pearl millet, sweet potato, and cassava have been successfully biofortified with higher levels of iron, zinc, or provitamin A in various developing nations.
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