New studies highlight potential of zinc-biofortified wheat
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CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)
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02.10.18
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Two new studies from HarvestPlus and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) show that biofortifying wheat with zinc has the potential to improve micronutrient malnutrition. These studies bring promising news in breeding outcomes and health impacts.
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