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Agronomic Biofortification of Crops: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
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Agronomic Biofortification of Crops: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 1242

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Elcio Ferreira Dos Santos

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Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul, Nova Andradina 79750-000, MS, Brazil
Interests: agronomic biofortification; phosphorus use efficiency; nutritional quality of edible crops; toxic elements into the food chain
Dr. Flávio Henrique Silveira Rabêlo

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Department of Soil Science, Universidade Federal de Lavras Paulista (UFLA), Lavras 35700-044, MG, Brazil
Interests: micronutrients; plant growth promoting bacteria; crop physiology
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Dr. José Lavres

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Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Avenida Centenario, 303. CP 96, Piracicaba 13416-000, Brazil
Interests: iron; enzymatic activity; micronutrients; stable isotopes; agronomic biofortification

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, agronomic biofortification has gained recognition in agriculture and nutrition as a prominent approach to combat global malnutrition by enhancing the nutrient content of staple crops. This strategy involves the implementation of agronomic practices aimed at increasing the concentration of essential minerals and vitamins in crops, thereby improving human health. While the concept of biofortification originated from traditional breeding programs focused on developing nutrient-rich crop varieties, agronomic biofortification takes a complementary approach by addressing external factors that influence nutrient uptake and accumulation in plants. By integrating knowledge from plant physiology and plant mineral nutrition, it aims to optimize both crop production and nutrient enrichment simultaneously. The objective of this Special Issue is to explore recent advancements and future prospects in agronomic biofortification. It provides a platform for researchers, agronomists, nutritionists, and policymakers to share state-of-the-art research, insights, and perspectives in this rapidly evolving field. The Special Issue encompasses studies on crop-specific biofortification approaches, innovative soil management techniques, the bioavailability of biofortified foods, and the evaluation of agronomic practices for large-scale implementation. It welcomes a variety of article types, including original research papers, opinion pieces, and comprehensive reviews. In summary, this Special Issue on Agronomic Biofortification of Crops serves as a catalyst for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts to advance the development and implementation of effective agronomic strategies for biofortification. All types of articles, such as original research, opinions, and reviews are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Elcio Ferreira Dos Santos
Dr. Flávio Henrique Silveira Rabêlo
Dr. José Lavres
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agriculture is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • selenium
  • zinc
  • iron
  • calcium
  • magnesium
  • micronutrient
  • malnutrition
  • food and nutritional security

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Potential of Cassava Clones for Iron, Zinc, and Selenium Biofortification
by Karini Aparecida Matos Inacio, Nancy Carrasco Farfan, Carlos Eduardo Xisto Azevedo, Marco Antônio Gomes Polatto, Natã Souza Carrion, Polliany Vitória Santos Mendes, Nikolas Souza Mateus and Elcio Ferreira Santos
Agriculture 2024, 14(2), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14020268 - 07 Feb 2024
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial staple food in South America, providing starchy storage roots that contribute to the sustenance of millions. To address deficiencies in iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and selenium (Se), a global initiative is underway to identify plant [...] Read more.
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial staple food in South America, providing starchy storage roots that contribute to the sustenance of millions. To address deficiencies in iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and selenium (Se), a global initiative is underway to identify plant species and genotypes that naturally accumulate these nutrients for human consumption, such as cassava. In this way, this study aims to identify potential cassava genotypes for biofortification in Fe, Zn, and Se, while also improving the overall cassava yield. We evaluated the accumulation potential of Fe, Zn, and Se in 20 South American cassava genotypes under traditional growing conditions, concurrently examining their photosynthetic and growth characteristics. Cassava roots exhibited Zn content ranging from 3.20 to 8.56 mg kg−1, Fe content from 2.20 to 10.73 mg kg−1, and Se content from 1.20 to 9.43 µg kg−1 (expressed on a dry basis). Genotypes MS018, DG014, and DG839 emerged as promising candidates for biofortification programs, displaying elevated levels of Fe, Zn, and Se, coupled with superior photosynthetic capacity. These genotypes, recommended for biofortification programs, also demonstrated increased yield potential. The findings from this study contribute to the development of cassava genotypes with enhanced agronomic biofortification and elevated yield potential. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Agronomic Biofortification of Crops: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives)
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Title: Zinc biofortification for Improving the Productivity and Grain of Cowpea
Authors: Zinc biofortification for Improving the Productivity and Grain of Cowpea
Affiliation: Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul,

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