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| Author | Sperotto, Raul A. Ricachenevsky, Felipe K. |
| Abstract | Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most widely grown grain legume for direct human consumption and is highly preferred in many parts of Africa and Latin America, as well as in southern Europe (Broughton et al. 2003; Blair and Izquierdo, 2012). It is an important source of nutrients for more than 300 million people, representing 65% of total protein consumed, 32% of energy, and a major source of micronutrients e.g. iron (Fe), zinc, thiamin and folic acid (Welch et al. 2000; Broughton et al. 2003; Blair et al. 2010a; Petry et al. 2015). It is known as the “poor men’s meat”, due to its high protein, minerals and vitamins content (Blair, 2013). Fe is an essential micronutrient for almost all living organisms (Bashir et al. 2013), and Fe deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, disproportionately affecting the poorest and most vulnerable populations in resource-limited settings, leading to Fe deficiency anemia (IDA) (Stevens et al. 2013; Finkelstein et al. 2017). IDA is difficult to address through Fe supplementation or processed foods; therefore, several attempts are being made to enhance Fe accumulation into staples such as rice, maize, wheat and legumes (Blair and Izquierdo, 2012) using biofortification, which is the process of breeding or genetic engineering to improve nutrient content in a crop (Blair, 2013). Biofortification is considered a sustainable and cost effective strategy to address malnutrition in developing countries because it t... |
| ISSN | 1664462X |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpls.2017.02187 |
| Volume Number | 8 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Plant Science |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2017-12-22 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Bean Biofortification Transgenic strategies Model species Anti-nutrient Phaseolus vulgaris Iron |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Plant Science |
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