Biofortification: the Evidence

Breeding can increase nutrient levels enough to improve human nutrition without reducing yield

Extra nutrients in the crops can improve micronutrient status

Orange Sweet Potato

Vitamin A Cassava

Vitamin A Maize

Iron Bean

Iron Pearl Millet

Zinc Rice

Zinc Wheat

Farmers are willing to grow biofortified crops and consumers to eat them

Orange Sweet Potato

Vitamin A Cassava

Vitamin A Maize

Iron Bean

Iron Pearl Millet

Biofortification is cost-effective

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