Alexander J. Stein · @AJStein_de
35 followers · 242 posts · Server mastodon.world
Utilization of #VitaminA-rich orange-fleshed #sweetpotato is determined by #nutrition awareness (incl. proximity to #markets & extension agents, gender, and #education). For adoption of this #biofortified crop, efforts need to raise awareness: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-022-01326-4 #Kenya
#vitaminA #sweetpotato #nutrition #markets #education #BioFortified #kenya
Alexander J. Stein · @AJStein_de
32 followers · 176 posts · Server mastodon.world
#ClimateChange may affect crops' nutrition quality . Producing more food with better #nutrition should be prioritized in #breeding programs. Millions of households already grow #biofortified rice, wheat, beans & cassava to address micronutrient deficiency: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1119148
#climatechange #nutrition #breeding #BioFortified
Alexander J. Stein · @AJStein_de
25 followers · 132 posts · Server mastodon.world#Zinc deficiency is a severe public #health problem in #Bangladesh. With nutrition information, #consumers are willing to pay 4.6% more for zinc #biofortified rice compared to non-biofortified #rice, but discounted low-milled rice by 8-10%: https://doi.org/10.1111/agec.12739 #nutrition
#zinc #health #bangladesh #Consumers #BioFortified #rice #nutrition
· @mem_somerville
403 followers · 616 posts · Server mastodon.social#Zimbabwe Chiefs receive 3000kg of #biofortified seed.
Better nutrition with pro-vitamin A crops.
https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-chiefs-receive-3-000kg-of-biofortified-seed
Alexander J. Stein · @AJStein_de
9 followers · 83 posts · Server mastodon.world
Households in developing countries can benefit from cultivating & eating #biofortified crops. Adding such varieties in the seed chain can boost #nutrition security, e.g. biofortified #wheat can deliver iron & #zinc to consumers: https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13122298 #breeding #micronutrients
#BioFortified #nutrition #wheat #zinc #breeding #micronutrients
Alexander J. Stein · @AJStein_de
9 followers · 83 posts · Server mastodon.worldMicronutrient #malnutrition is a health risk for 2 billion people. #Biofortified crops rich in iron, #zinc & #vitaminA were released in 30 developing countries. In addition, #breeding innovations (#CRISPR #geneediting) will be needed to reach more: https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.14936 #health
#malnutrition #BioFortified #zinc #vitaminA #breeding #CRISPR #geneediting #health
