Earlier consumption and less processing makes sweetcorn a better source of dietary zinc.
Tag - Biofortification
Erin Zimmerman
In situ analyses of inorganic nutrient distribution in sweetcorn and maize kernels
Understanding the spatial distribution of inorganic nutrients within edible parts of plant products helps biofortification efforts to identify and focus on specific uptake pathways and storage mechanisms. Cheah et al...
Alex Assiry
Bibliometrics of Biofortification
Biofortification is a growing field of research. Philip White dives into the bibliometrics to see what nutrients and what crops are of particular interest at the moment.
Philip White
Effects of changes in leaf properties mediated by methyl jasmonate (MeJA) on foliar absorption of Zn, Mn, and Fe
This study highlights the potential importance of the combined thickness of the cuticle and epidermal cell wall in the absorption of foliar-applied nutrients.
botanyone
Crop acquisition of phosphorus, iron and zinc in intercropping (Review)
Phosphorus (P), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are essential elements for plant growth and development but their availability in soil is often limited. Xue et al. review the processes regulating the acquisition of these...
GM crops, quantity or quality…?
GM crops can help, not only with the quantity of food produced worldwide, but also the quality. Golden Rice has enhanced levels of β-carotene.
Nigel Chaffey
Ca and Mg distribution in Brassica rapa leaves
Leafy vegetable Brassica crops are important sources of dietary calcium and magnesium, and it may be possible to increase their concentrations through breeding or agronomic practices. Rios et al. characterize the...
