Potato biofortification: an effective way to fight global hidden hunger

Potato Biofortification: A Systematic Literature Review on Biotechnological Innovations of Potato for Enhanced Nutrition

“…Notably, they provide substantial quantities of essential nutrients, such as vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), vitamin K (phylloquinone), iron, and folate [20,21]. While the nutrient composition may vary slightly among potato varieties, colored potatoes, in particular, emerge as rich sources of various antioxidants like polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and flavonoids [22,23], contributing to their appeal as a health-promoting food choice, even after cooking [24][25][26]. Similarly, if we validate the boiled potatoes (cooked ones), the nutrient content would also vary [27], as provided in Table 2.…”

“…Higher triacylglycerols content [72] "Application of foliar microelement-containing solutions" "Enhanced micronutrients content (B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo and Zn)" Fortified micronutrients content [12] "Foliar spraying with KIO 3 in a dose of 2.0 kg I ha −1 ". Iodine content "Potatoes biofortified with iodine can be a source of i in a daily diet" [73] "Using irrigationWater containing iodine at concentrations of 0.1 and 0.5 mg/L" Iodine content Higher iodine content [26] "Marker-assisted selection, speed breeding and transgenic approaches" Iron content Higher iron content…”

Zinc-Fortified Rice: Approach to Improve Dietary Zinc Consumption and Effect on Human Health

“…Another challenge is the long development time required for a self-sustaining program, since biofortification requires not only the technical matter of establishing new crop varieties but also a multistep social process of transforming production and consumption leading to health. Additionally, though the regulatory measures involved in conventionally bred varieties are relatively straightforward, when genetically modified crops bring their own set of rules, and the process of acquiring the approval is lengthy. , Also, as targeted farmers and consumers are likely to reside in remote areas, supplying them with their first biofortified seeds can be difficult. In response to this issue, succession programs can be used as seen in African countries…”

“…Additionally, though the regulatory measures involved in conventionally bred varieties are relatively straightforward, when genetically modified crops bring their own set of rules, and the process of acquiring the approval is lengthy. 135,136 Also, as targeted farmers and consumers are likely to reside in remote areas, supplying them with their first biofortified seeds can be difficult. In response to this issue, succession programs can be used as seen in African countries.…”

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

“…According to the FAO, after rice and wheat, potato was the most consumed food worldwide in 2019, with an average consumption of 66 kg/per capita/y [ 6 ], making it a good candidate crop for biofortification. It is a very well-accepted food that is consumed by all age groups and is an accessible food for the most vulnerable groups [ 7 ]. Potato is a mainstay of agriculture and diets in the high-altitude food systems of Peru, where farmers grow diverse varietal portfolios [ 8 ].…”