Phytic Acid and Mineral Biofortification Strategies: From Plant Science to Breeding and Biotechnological Approaches

Mineral deficiencies, particularly for iron and zinc, affect over two billion people worldwide, mainly in developing countries where diets are based on the consumption of staple crops. Mineral biofortification includes different approaches aimed to increase mineral concentration and to improve miner...

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Main Authors: Eleonora Cominelli, Roberto Pilu, Francesca Sparvoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/5/553