Zinc-biofortified wheat: Harnessing genetic diversity for improved nutritional quality
As one of the world’s major staple food crops, wheat is consumed by 35% of the human population, contributing almost 20% of dietary energy and protein to the diets of developing countries. Due to its significant role in ensuring food security, wheat is an ideal candidate for biofortification. The la...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Crop Trust
2017
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148660 |
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