Agro-Biofortification of Iron and Zinc in Edible Portion of Crops for the Global South

Abstract

Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrient for both human and plants, but Fe and Zn deficiency is prevalent in the world especially developing countries including India and China. Biofortification is considered the most promising approach to alleviate Fe and Zn malnutrition in developing countries. While agricultural approaches are also useful to gain Fe and Zn enriched cereals. Therefore, agro-biofortification of Fe and Zn by agricultural approaches was reviewed for possible solution in intensive agriculture system at developing countries.