ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Zinc Biofortification in Food Crops Could Alleviate the Zinc Malnutrition in Human Health.
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- Effects of Zinc-Biofortified Wheat Intake on Plasma Markers of Fatty Acid Metabolism and Oxidative Stress Among Adolescents.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Biofortified Yellow-Fleshed Potatoes Provide More Absorbable Zinc than a Commonly Consumed Variety: A Randomized Trial Using Stable Isotopes in Women in the Peruvian Highlands.The Journal of nutrition · 2023Trial
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- OsWRKY18 attenuates proteasomal degradation of OsbZIP48 to orchestrate zinc homeostasis in rice.The New phytologist · 2026Article
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- Agronomic biofortification in tomato: balancing micronutrient enrichment, yield, and fruit quality.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- The Antagonistic Influence of Phytic Acid on Zinc Absorption: AnNutrients · 2025Article
- Rhizosphere bacteria improve zinc bioavailability and nutritional quality of rice in zinc-deficient soils of eastern India.Folia microbiologica · 2025Article
- Nanotechnology-driven biofortification of Fe, Zn, and Se in edible plants.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Review
- Optimizing Agronomic Zinc Biofortification in Carrots.Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
- Technologies in Agronomic Biofortification with Zinc in Brazil: A Review.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Demographic variation and socioeconomic inequalities in all forms of malnutrition among children aged 6 months to 9 years: findings from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 2020.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Biofortification and fortification of wheat flour: Qualitative analysis for implementation and acceptance.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Influence ofHeliyon · 2024Article
- Microbial biosurfactant-mediated green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and exploring their role in enhancing chickpea and rice seed germination.Discover nano · 2024Article
- Effects of Dietary Zinc Chloride and Zinc Sulfate on Life History Performance and Hemolymph Metabolism ofInsects · 2024Article
- Strategies and bibliometric analysis of legumes biofortification to address malnutrition.Planta · 2024Review
- Zinc and nitrogen mediate the regulation of growth, leading to the upregulation of antioxidant aptitude, physio-biochemical traits, and yield in wheat plants.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Biofortification of Broccoli Microgreens (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Micronutrient malnutrition is a global health issue and needs immediate attention. Over two billion people across the globe suffer from micronutrient malnutrition. The widespread zinc (Zn) deficiency in soils, poor zinc intake by humans in their diet, low bioavailability, and health consequences has led the research community to think of an economic as well as sustainable strategy for the alleviation of zinc deficiency. Strategies like fortification and diet supplements, though effective, are not economical and most people in low-income countries cannot afford them, and they are the most vulnerable to Zn deficiency. In this regard, the biofortification of staple food crops with Zn has been considered a useful strategy. An agronomic biofortification approach that uses crop fertilization with Zn-based fertilizers at the appropriate time to ensure grain Zn enrichment has been found to be cost-effective, easy to practice, and efficient. Genetic biofortification, though time-consuming, is also highly effective. Moreover, a Zn-rich genotype once developed can also be used for many years without any recurring cost. Hence, both agronomic and genetic biofortification can be a very useful tool in alleviating Zn deficiency.
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