The role of biofortified sweetpotato in tackling nutrition security in marginalized populations
This session will highlight the role of biofortified sweetpotato, as part of a nutritious food basket, in tackling the nutrition and food security needs of rural and urban poor households. CGIAR scientists will present experiences and perspectives on the role of biofortified crops — specifically sweetpotato — in diversifying the diets of rural and urban poor for improved nutrition and food security.
Breeding for end user preference: a case of OFSP
Dr. Maria Andrade, International Potato Center
Role of biofortified crops in food systems
Dr. Lynn Brown, HarvestPlus
Role of biofortified crops in food systems
Dr. Lynn Brown, HarvestPlus
Iron bioavailability from iron biofortified potato and orange-fleshed sweetpotato
Dr. Roelinda Jongstra, ETH Zurich
OFSP puree processing pathways for utilization in bakery products
Dr. Tawanda Muzhingi, International Potato Center
The role of the private sector in scaling up nutritious bio-fortified crops – the case of bio-fortified sweetpotatoes
Ms. Jean Pankuku, Tehila Bakery and Value Addition Centre, Malawi
Dr. Emily Faerber (moderator)
Dr. Maria Andrade
Dr. Lynn Brown
Dr. Roelinda Jongstra
Dr. Tawanda Muzhingi
Ms. Jean Pankuku
A stable isotope study in Peruvian women demonstrates higher iron bioavailability in a yellow fleshed potato variety compared to a high iron purple fleshed potato
