Biofortification of iron and zinc in rice and wheat. Issue 6 (6th June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kong, Danyu; Khan, Sabaz Ali; Wu, Huilan; Liu, Yi; Ling, Hong‐Qing
• Is Part Of: Journal of integrative plant biology. Volume 64:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 1157
• Page End: 1167
• Publication Date: 2022-06-06
• Subjects: biofortification -- hidden hunger -- iron and zinc deficiency -- malnutrition -- micronutrient -- rice -- wheat; Plants -- Periodicals; Plants -- China -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 580.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jipb.13262
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1672-9072

Abstract

Abstract: Iron and zinc are critical micronutrients for human health. Approximately two billion people suffer from iron and zinc deficiencies worldwide, most of whom rely on rice ( Oryza sativa ) and wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) as staple foods. Therefore, biofortifying rice and wheat with iron and zinc is an important and economical approach to ameliorate these nutritional deficiencies. In this review, we provide a brief introduction to iron and zinc uptake, translocation, storage, and signaling pathways in rice and wheat. We then discuss current progress in efforts to biofortify rice and wheat with iron and zinc. Finally, we provide future perspectives for the biofortification of rice and wheat with iron and zinc. Abstract : Approximately two billion people suffer from iron and/or zinc deficiencies worldwide; biofortifying rice and wheat with iron and zinc is an important approach to ameliorate this malnutrition. This review discusses current progress of iron and zinc biofortification in rice and wheat.