Biotechnology, biofortification, and global health

Food and Nutrition Bulletin

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 419-421

  Welch, Ross M ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Antinutrients; Bioavailability; Biotechnology; Food crops; Food systems; Iodine; Iron; Micronutrients; Vitamin A; Zinc

Indexed keywords

BIOTECHNOLOGY; DEVELOPING WORLD; NUTRITIONAL STATUS; VITAMIN DEFICIENCY;

EID: 30344457835     PISSN: 03795721     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/15648265050264s309     Document Type: Conference Paper

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