Mechanism of Zinc absorption in plants: uptake, transport, translocation and accumulation
Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants and animals. Unfortunately, deficiency of Zn
in humans has increased on a global scale. The main reason of this micronutrient deficiency …
in humans has increased on a global scale. The main reason of this micronutrient deficiency …
Biofortification strategies to increase grain zinc and iron concentrations in wheat
Micronutrient deficiencies, especially those arising from zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), pose serious
human health problems for more than 2 billion people worldwide. Wheat is a major source of …
human health problems for more than 2 billion people worldwide. Wheat is a major source of …
Biofortification and bioavailability of Zn, Fe and Se in wheat: present status and future prospects
Key message Knowledge of genetic variation, genetics, physiology/molecular basis and
breeding (including biotechnological approaches) for biofortification and bioavailability for …
breeding (including biotechnological approaches) for biofortification and bioavailability for …
Biofortification of crops with seven mineral elements often lacking in human diets–iron, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, selenium and iodine
PJ White, MR Broadley - New phytologist, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The diets of over two‐thirds of the world's population lack one or more essential mineral
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …
Zinc nutrition in wheat-based cropping systems
Abstract Background Zinc (Zn) deficiency is one of the most important micronutrient
disorders affecting human health. Wheat is the staple food for 35% of the world's population …
disorders affecting human health. Wheat is the staple food for 35% of the world's population …
Enrichment of cereal grains with zinc: agronomic or genetic biofortification?
I Cakmak - Plant and soil, 2008 - Springer
Zinc deficiency is a well-documented problem in food crops, causing decreased crop yields
and nutritional quality. Generally, the regions in the world with Zn-deficient soils are also …
and nutritional quality. Generally, the regions in the world with Zn-deficient soils are also …
Biofortification of durum wheat with zinc and iron
I Cakmak, WH Pfeiffer, B McClafferty - Cereal chemistry, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Micronutrient malnutrition affects over 2 billion people in the developing world. Iron (Fe)
deficiency alone affects> 47% of all preschool aged children globally, often leading to …
deficiency alone affects> 47% of all preschool aged children globally, often leading to …
Biofortification of staple crops to alleviate human malnutrition: contributions and potential in developing countries
Micronutrient malnutrition is a global health challenge affecting almost half of the global
population, causing poor physical and mental development of children and a wide range of …
population, causing poor physical and mental development of children and a wide range of …
Biofortification and localization of zinc in wheat grain
Zinc (Zn) deficiency associated with low dietary intake is a well-documented public health
problem, resulting in serious health and socioeconomic problems. Field experiments were …
problem, resulting in serious health and socioeconomic problems. Field experiments were …
Senescence, nutrient remobilization, and yield in wheat and barley
Cereals including wheat and barley are of primary importance to ensure food security for the
21st century. A combination of lab-and field-based approaches has led to a considerably …
21st century. A combination of lab-and field-based approaches has led to a considerably …