Nutrient deficiency in food crops is seriously affecting human health, especially those in the
rural areas, and nanotechnology may become the most sustainable approach to alleviating …

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 …

Siderophores are small molecular weight iron scavengers that are mainly produced by
bacteria, fungi, and plants. Recently, they have attracted increasing attention because of …

Micronutrient deficiencies or 'hidden hunger'resulting from unbalanced diets based on
starchy staple crops are prevalent among the population of sub-Saharan Africa. This review …

Deficits in the mineral Zn are responsible for a sizable proportion of the world's disease
burden and child mortality. With the increasing success rate of biofortification in major crops …

Biofortification is a long-term strategy of delivering more iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) to those most
in need. Plant breeding programs within the CGIAR and NARS have made major advances …

Rice is the staple food for nearly half the world's population, and its continued increased
production to meet the enhanced demand due to ever-increasing population faces many …

One out of three humans suffer from micronutrient deficiencies called “hidden hunger”.
Underprivileged people, including preschool children and women, suffer most from …

Abstract Aims Rice (Oryza sativa L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and common bean
(Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are major staple food crops consumed worldwide. Zinc (Zn) …

Foliar application of zinc (Zn) to crops is an effective way to increase the grain concentration
of Zn. However, the development of more efficient foliar Zn fertilizers is limited by a lack of …