Perspective Chapter: Crop Biofortification – A Key Determinant towards Fighting Micronutrient Malnutrition in Northern Ghana
Globally, more than 2 billion people suffer from iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca), and other micronutrient deficiencies. In Sub-Saharan Africa, these micronutrient deficiencies are responsible for 1.5–12% of the total Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). Ironically, these deficiencies often lea...
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| Language: | English |
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2022
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