Nutritionally Enhanced Rice to Combat Malnutrition Disorders of the Poor
Authors: Potrykus I.; Emeritus
Source: Nutrition Reviews, Volume 61, Supplement 1, 1 June 2003 , pp. 101-104(4)
Publisher: International Life Sciences Institute
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Abstract:
Major deficiency disorders, including vitamin A deficiency, are especially common in countries in which rice is the staple food. In response to the devastating effects of vitamin A deficiency, which may include blindness and, even death, "Golden Rice" has been developed to deliver this nutrient to those populations who need it most. The case of Golden Rice is used to demonstrate the challenges of radical GMO opposition, consumer acceptance, and regulation of biotechnology-derived foods.Keywords: GOLDEN RICE; HUMANITARIAN PROJECT; VITAMIN A MALNUTRITION; HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN RICE; HIGH-IRON; RICE
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1301/nr.2003.jun.S101-S104
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