While micronutrient malnutrition has become a major public health problem in developing countries, consumption of biofortified foods such as orange fleshed sweet potato has proved to be cost effective means of addressing vitamin A deficiency. This paper describes consumer preferences and willingn...
Bocher, T.
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Sindi, K.
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Muzhingi, T.
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Nshimiyimana, J.C.
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Nzamwita, M.
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Low, J.W.
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[Investigating consumer preferences and willingness to pay for Orange-fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) juice in Rwanda.]
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Investigating consumer preferences and willingness to pay for Orange-fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) juice in Rwanda.
Cassava is a major staple that supplies more than 50% of daily energy to more than 200 million persons in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Cassava roots are known to be low in micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc. Micronutrient deficiencies threaten the lives of millions of poor households a...
Manyong, Victor M.
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Bamire, A.
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Sanusi, I.
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Awotide, D.
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[Exante evaluation of nutrition and health benefits of biofortified cassava roots in nigeria: the dalys approach]
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Exante evaluation of nutrition and health benefits of biofortified cassava roots in nigeria: the dalys approach
The International Potato Center (CIP) has reached 6.5 million households with biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato to improve vitamin A intake. Potato, a staple food in many developing countries, is a good source of zinc, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. Evidence shows that an integrated seed d...
Introduction of biofortified, orangefleshed sweetpotato and new varieties of quinoa will improve child and adult nutrition, boost food
security, and generate sustainable incomes in Jharkhand, India.
International Potato Center
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[Biofortified sweetpotato and quinoa for nutrition, better incomes, and sustainable food security in Jharkhand, India. Project profile.]
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Biofortified sweetpotato and quinoa for nutrition, better incomes, and sustainable food security in Jharkhand, India. Project profile.
International Potato Center
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[Fighting iron deficiency new improved high-iron and zinc beans released in Tanzania]
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Fighting iron deficiency new improved high-iron and zinc beans released in Tanzania
International Potato Center
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[A holistic approach to addressing hidden hunger for nutrition security in Africa]
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A holistic approach to addressing hidden hunger for nutrition security in Africa
Cassava is a widely grown staple in Sub-Saharan Africa and consumed as a cheap source of calories, but the crop is deficient in micronutrients including pro-vitamin A carotenoids. This challenge is currently being addressed through biofortification breeding that relies on phenotypic selection. Ge...
Udoh, L.I.
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Gedil, M.
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Parkes, E.Y.
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Kulakow, P.A.
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Adesoye, A.I.
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Nwuba, C.
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Rabbi, Ismail Y.
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[Candidate gene sequencing and validation of SNP markers linked to carotenoid content in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)]
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Candidate gene sequencing and validation of SNP markers linked to carotenoid content in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Potenciales nuevas variedades de papa biofortificadas con altos contenidos de hierro y zinc, para contribuir a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en la agricultura familiar alto andina.
International Potato Center
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[Papas biofortificadas para ayudar a reducir niveles de anemia en los Andes. Perfil del proyecto.]
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Papas biofortificadas para ayudar a reducir niveles de anemia en los Andes. Perfil del proyecto.