Summary
White (2016) reviews biofortification strategies applicable to UK food crop production, examining agronomic interventions such as selenium and iodine fertilisation, conventional plant breeding, and genetic approaches as complementary tools for addressing micronutrient deficiencies. The paper contextualises these strategies within UK soil conditions, cropping systems, and public health needs, bridging agronomic and nutritional perspectives. As a narrative review in a peer-reviewed nutrition journal, it offers a synthesis of evidence on the feasibility and relevance of biofortification to the British diet and food system.
Regional applicability
Directly applicable to United Kingdom conditions, soil chemistry, and cropping practices. The paper explicitly addresses UK-relevant micronutrient gaps and soil conditions, making findings actionable for UK agronomists, nutritionists, and policymakers considering food-based approaches to micronutrient adequacy.
Key measures
Micronutrient concentrations (selenium, iodine, zinc, iron) in staple food crops; agronomic and breeding efficacy; alignment with UK dietary deficiency patterns
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises agronomic biofortification approaches (mineral fertilisation), plant breeding, and genetic modification as complementary strategies to increase micronutrient content in UK-grown staple crops. It evaluates the feasibility and public health relevance of these interventions within the context of UK soil conditions and nutritional priorities.
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