Opportunities and challenges for biofortification of cassava to address iron and zinc deficiency in Nigeria
Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava (Manihot esculenta), and its production is important to the country's economy. Cassava's edible storage roots act as a critical staple food for over 180 million Nigerians. Micronutrient deficiency presents a major public health issue in Nigeria and...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Elsevier
2021
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111742 |
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