The research and implementation continuum of biofortified sweet potato and maize in Africa
The enhancement of sweet potato and maize with provitamin A carotenoids has been part of HarvestPlus's research continuum since the formation of the biofortification project. This review includes case studies of biofortification strategies used for sweet potato in Uganda and orange maize in Zambia....
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Wiley
2017
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148477 |
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