Genetic Potentials of Landrace Sorghum Genotypes for Enhanced Micronutrient(Iron and Zinc) Nutrition in West Africa

    Angarawai, I I and Nebie, B and Yeye, M and Abubakar, L and Ajeigbe, H A and Jerome, J (2019) Genetic Potentials of Landrace Sorghum Genotypes for Enhanced Micronutrient(Iron and Zinc) Nutrition in West Africa. In: 42rd GSN Annual Conference, 7-11 October 2019, Lagos, Nigeria.

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    Abstract

    Micronutrient malnutrition, is one of greatest global challenges of our times with devastating consequences on health. Commonly used interventions associated with high cost and short-term benefits includes: nutrient supplementation, dietary diversification, commercial fortification, nutritional education and agricultural interventions.

    Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
    Divisions: Research Program : West & Central Africa
    CRP: UNSPECIFIED
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Sorghum, Landraces, Micronutrients, Malnutrition, Biofortification.
    Subjects: Others > Biofortification
    Mandate crops > Sorghum
    Others > Genetics and Genomics
    Others > Food and Nutrition
    Depositing User: Mr Arun S
    Date Deposited: 05 Apr 2020 10:07
    Last Modified: 05 Apr 2020 10:07
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/11458
    Acknowledgement: The authors acknowledge the data support obtained from HarvestPlus of the Generation Challenge Program
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