Zinc agronomic biofortification of staple crops may be a cost-effective strategy to alleviate zinc deficiency in Ethiopia

Zinc agronomic biofortification of staple crops may be a cost-effective strategy to alleviate zinc deficiency in Ethiopia

BackgroundInadequate dietary zinc (Zn) supplies and Zn deficiency (ZnD) are prevalent in Ethiopia, where cereals are major dietary sources, yet low in bioavailable Zn. Zinc agronomic biofortification (ZAB) of staple crops through application of Zn fertilizers may contribute to alleviating ZnD. Howev...

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Main Authors: Abdu Oumer Abdu, Hugo De Groote, Edward J. M. Joy, Diriba B. Kumssa, Martin R. Broadley, Dawd Gashu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
biofortification
DALYs
zinc
Zn-enriched fertilizers
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.1037161/full

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