Micronutrient forum 5th global conference

13/11/2020
Via Zoom

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.


DATE

November 13, 2020


CONTACT

Christopher Butler
c.butler@cgiar.org


REGISTER

Fee required
Link

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

OFSP puree processing pathways for utilization in bakery products
Dr. Tawanda Muzhingi, International Potato Center

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Dr. Emily Faerber (moderator)

Emory University, USA
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Dr. Maria Andrade

International Potato Center
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Dr. Lynn Brown

HarvestPlus
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Dr. Roelinda Jongstra

ETH Zurich
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Dr. Tawanda Muzhingi

International Potato Center
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Ms. Jean Pankuku

Tehila Bakery and Value Addition Centre, Malawi
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
Integrated agriculture nutrition education with orange fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) improved maternal knowledge, food security and dietary intakes in rural Tanzania
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