Dietary zinc (Zn) deficiency is widespread globally, and particularly prevalent in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) consumed widely LMICs due to its high protein content, has potential for use agronomic biofortification strategies using Zn. This study aimed evaluate the effect of Zn on grain nutritional quality 29 cowpea genotypes. application did not i...

Vitamin A deficiency is a serious global health problem that can be alleviated by improved nutrition. Development of cereal crops with increased provitamin A carotenoids can provide a sustainable solution to eliminating vitamin A deficiency worldwide. Maize is a model for cereals and a major staple carbohydrate source. Here, we discuss maize carotenogenesis with regard to pathway regulation, av...

Twenty six sweet cassava clones were evaluated in two agricultural years, randomized block design, with 3 replications and plots 25 plants. The harvests at 12 months after planting, both years. traits root yield (RY), dry matter content (DMC), total carotenoids (TC), β-carotene (BC), trans-β-carotene (TrBC) cyanide (TCy). Genotype was significant (P<0.05) all traits. Broad-sense heritability es...