Catalyzing the scale-up of crop biofortification

Arun Baral and Ekin Birol

No 133959, Other briefs from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: Globally, an estimated two billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies that contribute to weakened immune systems, disease, disability, and even death.1 One of the main causes of micronutrient deficiencies – also known as hidden hunger – is low-quality diets that rely on calorie-rich but micronutrient-poor staple crops, and include very little nutrientdense foods such as animal-sourced foods and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Keywords: biofortification; seeds; policies; crops; stakeholders; knowledge and information systems; trace elements; partnerships; seed multiplication; knowledge (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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