Ending all forms of hunger by 2030, as set forward in the UN-Sustainable Development Goal
2 (UN-SDG2), is a daunting but essential task, given the limited timeline ahead and the …

Selenium is an essential micronutrient required for the health of humans and lower plants,
but its importance for higher plants is still being investigated. The biological functions of Se …

The prevalence of undernutrition due to insufficient energy intake has been reduced by
nearly 50% since 1990. This reduction is largely attributed to improved yields of staple …

SUMMARY B vitamins are a group of water‐soluble micronutrients that are required in all life
forms. With the lack of biosynthetic pathways, humans depend on dietary uptake of these …

With a growing world population, accelerating climate changes, and limited arable land, it is
critical to focus on plant-based resources for sustainable food production. In addition, plants …

Due to the ongoing prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in developing countries there
has been a large effort towards increasing the carotenoid content of staple foods via …

Micronutrient deficiency also known as “hidden hunger” refers to a condition that occurs
when the body lacks essential vitamins and minerals that are required in small amounts for …

Micronutrient deficiencies include shortages of vitamins and minerals. They affect billions of
people and are associated with long-range effects on health, learning ability, and huge …

Nutrient deficiencies in crops are a serious threat to human health, especially for
populations in poor areas. To overcome this problem, the development of crops with nutrient …

Introduction Global malnutrition continues to be a canker owing to poor eating habits and
over-reliance on the major staple crops. Vegetable soybean (maodou) is gaining popularity …