Biofortification: a global challenge program

Abstract

A Global Challenge Program on Biofortification with proposed funding of US$90 million over 10 years has just been approved by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Program researchers in collaborating agricultural and public health (nutrition) disciplines will apply food systems strategies to deliver more nutritious staple crops to resource-poor consumers. Improved grain will be richer in iron, zinc, vitamin A, selenium, and iodine, as needed.