Soil and Mold Influences on Fe and Zn Concentrations of Sorghum Grain in Mali, West Africa

Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) deficiencies affect an estimated 3 billion people worldwide and are linked with cognitive and physical impairments, maternal and child mortality rates, and decreased adult work activity. To combat this "hidden" hunger, plant breeders in Mali are working to increase...

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Main Author: Verbree, Cheryl
Other Authors: Aitkenhead-Peterson, Jacqueline A.
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-08-11523