Biofortification is one solution that can significantly reduce the scourge of micronutrient malnutrition. Through plant breeding, the level of minerals and vitamins in staples can be increased without reducing the crop's agricultural production levels. Biofortification of staple crops is an effective option to reach large numbers of rural poor scattered across isolated areas of Africa and South Asia. After the initial outlay of funds, the recurrent costs are minimal. Biofortification of staples is a cost-effective method to reach tens of millions of people on a sustainable basis.
http://csis.org/publication/biofortification-partial-solution-global-malnutrition--
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