2013
DOI: 10.1017/s0954422413000176
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A question of balance: achieving appropriate nutrient levels in biofortified staple crops

Abstract: The biofortification of staple crops with vitamins is an attractive strategy to increase the nutritional quality of human food, particularly in areas where the population subsists on a cereal-based diet. Unlike other approaches, biofortification is sustainable and does not require anything more than a standard food-distribution infrastructure. The health-promoting effects of vitamins depend on overall intake and bioavailability, the latter influenced by food processing, absorption efficiency and the utilisatio… Show more

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“…However, most early-stage research focuses on the accumulation of nutrients in planta and not on the fate of those nutrients after consumption, even though this is a key aspect of the metabolic process. It is important to recognize that the bioavailability of nutrients in staple crops provides a more accurate indicator of nutritional quality than the nutrient content alone (Hirschi, 2008;Sanahuja et al, 2013).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, most early-stage research focuses on the accumulation of nutrients in planta and not on the fate of those nutrients after consumption, even though this is a key aspect of the metabolic process. It is important to recognize that the bioavailability of nutrients in staple crops provides a more accurate indicator of nutritional quality than the nutrient content alone (Hirschi, 2008;Sanahuja et al, 2013).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such biofortified crops provide an excellent and sustainable means to combat vitamin A deficiency, which is prevalent in many developing countries8. Transgenic crops have increased the productivity and sustainability of agriculture, not only in industrialized countries but also in developing countries that have adopted them successfully8910. As part of the development process, novel plant varieties including genetically engineered crops are tested under field conditions to determine whether their performance meets the standards set by commercial developers.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…It is not worthwhile to spend the effort generating a biofortified crop for a given population if they are knowledgeable, prepared and not already willing to accept the technology or any changes in appearance of the biofortified crop [ 126 , 127 , 128 , 129 , 130 ]. New crop varieties with enhanced nutritional qualities must be evaluated by clinical trials, and select populations who can benefit most from them must be educated so that they understand how these advantages can make a difference in their community’s overall health [ 4 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 138 , 139 , 140 , 141 , 142 , 143 ]. Research and development of nutritionally enhanced “orphan crops” sorghum, millet, and pigeon pea, which are important to the world’s poor but overlooked by industrialized countries, must also be implemented.…”
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confidence: 99%