biofortification

Creating a More Nutritious Food System with Biofortification

By thespecimennews on May 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

Biofortification has the potential to become a critical element in India’s quest for Malnutrition Free India by 2022: Arun Baral, chief financial officer of HarvestPlus

Arun Baral Appointed CEO of HarvestPlus

By thespecimennews on May 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

HarvestPlus announced today that Arun Baral will be the global program’s next chief executive officer (CEO) to lead its work to address the serious nutrition and health impacts of micronutrient deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries by improving agriculture and food systems.

New publications: Biofortification of maize with provitamin A can reduce aflatoxin load

By thespecimennews on April 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

New research evidence could have significant implications for breeding approaches to combat harmful aflatoxin contamination in maize while simultaneously contributing to alleviate vitamin A deficiency.