ABSTRACT

Micronutrient malnutrition (MNM), which has been described as “hidden hunger,” is caused by insuf„cient dietary nutrients and is endemic in many parts of the developing world. Key contributing factors to hidden hunger malnutrition include insuf„cient nutrient levels within staple crops and loss

CONTENTS

2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................45 2.2 Harnessing Genomics in Crop Improvement Programs .......................48