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Brazilian Genetic Diversity for Desirable and Undesirable Elements in the Wheat Grain.
Biological trace element research - 1 Jun 2021
Maltzahn Latóia Eduarda, Zenker Stefânia Garcia, Lopes Jennifer Luz, Pereira Rodrigo Mendes, Verdi Cezar Augusto, Rother Vianei, Busanello Carlos, Viana Vívian Ebeling, Batista Bruno Lemos, de Oliveira Antonio Costa, Pegoraro Camila
Abstract excerpt
Micronutrient deficiency affects billions of people, especially in countries where the diet is low in diversity with inadequate consumption of fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods, and higher consumption of staple food, i.e., cereals, that have low concentrations of micronutrients. Genetic biofortification is a strategy to mitigate this problem and ensure nutritional security. Wheat is a target of genetic...
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