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Zinc-biofortified wheat: Harnessing genetic diversity for improved nutritional quality by Singh, Ravi, Govindan, Velu, Andersson, Meike S., Bouis, Howarth E., Jamora, Nelissa, Major, Michael

“…The largest numbers of people suffering from mineral and vitamin deficiencies live in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Biofortification: harnessing agricultural technology to improve the health of the poor by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…It is now possible to breed plants for increased vitamin and mineral content, making “biofortified™” crops one of the most promising new tools in the fight to end malnutrition and save lives. …”
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Causes of hunger by Cohen, Marc J., Reeves, Don

“…At least 2 billion suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Yet since the mid-1970s the world has produced enough food to provide everyone with a minimally adequate diet. …”
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Factors that transformed cereals productivity by Abate, T., Menkir, A., Belay, G., Feyissa, R., Keno, T., Bossey, O.

“…The presence of well-functioning institutions, sustained government investment and increased use of mineral fertilizers were some of the factors that contributed to the success.…”
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Sonication increases the porosity of uncooked rice kernels affording softer textural properties, loss of intrinsic nutrients and increased uptake capacity during fortification by Bonto, Aldrin P., Tiozon, Rhowell N., Rojviriya, Catleya, Sreenivasulu, Nese, Camacho, Drexel H.

“…Moreover, the effect of sonication in brown rice resulted to the decrease in endogenous iron and phosphorus contents but increased its capacity for iron uptake through fortification when sonicated rice is soaked in the mineral solution.…”
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Screening of two Sesbania species for fodder potential and response to phosphorus application on an acid soil in Ethiopia by Siaw, D.E.K.A., Berhe, Kahsay, Tothill, J.C.

“…Insoluble proanthocyanidin content varied widely (from 10 to 59), the lower values were low, ranging from 13 to 22 percent. Mineral element (P.K. and Ca) contents were adequate for livestock feeding as they were higher than recommended dietary levels.…”
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Strategies for improving phosphorus acquisition efficiency of crop plants by Ramaekers, L, Remans, R, Rao, Idupulapati M., Blair, Matthew W., Vanderleyden, J

“…In many low input agricultural systems, phosphorus (P) is one of the most limiting mineral nutrients for plant production. Although applying P fertilizer, if available, is the most performing practice, this should be accompanied by other measures. …”
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cropping systems in the subhumid zone of Nigera: A review by Tening, A.S., Tarawali, G., Adeoye, K.B., Mohamed-Saleem, M.A., Omueti, J.A.I.

“…Application of Kanwa (a local mineral salt) of up to 100 kg/ha on old and newly established Verano stylo increased dry mater (DM) yield significantly. …”
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Integrated agricultural research in Malawi by Bioversity International, Gotor, Elisabetta

“…The cultivation of vegetable crops can provide an income, while indigenous vegetables in particular can contribute significantly to vitamin and mineral intake. While the climate is favourable for vegetable production, the lack of quality seed varieties, combined with poor pest and disease deterrents, hinder vegetable cultivation and both production and consumption has remained low. …”
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Enfermedades de poscosecha en peras "Abate Fetel" by Colodner, Adrian Dario

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Empleo de lodos de EDAR para el abonado de la vid by Canet, Rodolfo, Albiach, Remedios, Pomares, Fernando

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Bioabonos by Acevedo Escobar, Carlos Julio, Zuluaga Peláez, John Jairo, Páez, Daniel, Franco, Luis Antonio, Colorado Gasca, Gladys, Criollo Cruz, Dagoberto, Montealegre R., Luz Adriana

“…El biabono es un fertilizante orgánico mineral que contiene sales solubles con elementos nutrientes, también puede tener microorganismos como hongos micorriticos, bacterias fijadoras de nitrógeno y agentes bioquímicos fisiológicamente activos.…”
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Añublo foliar o moho gris del fríjol. by Tamayo Molano, Pablo Julián

“…El añublo foliar o moho gris del frijol causado por el hongo Botrytis cinerea, es una enfermedad de importancia económica en la mayoría de los departamentos productores de fríjol en Colombia. …”
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#ConsumoBioinsumo en Fosfatos Boyacá

“…Este es el primer capítulo de la serie de #ConsumoBioinsumo donde el You**ber del Agro visitó una mina de roca fosfórica y la planta de Fosfatos Boyacá con extraen el mineral para la elaboración de fertilizantes fosfatados…”
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Effects of agro-forestry systems on the physical and chemical characteristics of green coffee beans by Virginio Filho, Elias de Melo, y otros 7 autores más

“…Intensive organic management increased mineral content (K, P, Ca). Full sun systems also promoted minerals (Ca, Mn). …”
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Reseña de libros

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Reseña de libros

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¿Pagan los pobres la cuenta del desarrollo sostenible? by Bentley, Jeffery

“…En Centroamérica no hemos tenido que comprar la sostenibilidad a costo de la miseria, ya que la economía actual no es sostenible pero si es miserable. …”
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Magnesiumstatus hos mjölkkor by Briland, Elin, Kronqvist, Cecilia

“…Magnesium is an essential mineral that is important for several physiologic and biochemical processes in the body. …”
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Kisel som växtstärkande medel by Hultberg, Tove

“…Mycket höga halter av kisel återfinns i naturen i vulkaniska substrat (pimpsten innehåller drygt 66 % Si och scoria närmare 47 % Si), i diatomit (ett mineral bestående av resterna från encelliga kiselhaltiga alger, s.k. diatoméer) innehållande <40 % Si) samt i en del leror (30-60 % Si). …”
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