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Saadaoui M, Faize M, Rifai A, Tayeb K, Omri Ben Youssef N, Kharrat M, Roeckel-Drevet P, Chaar H, Venisse JS. Evaluation of Tunisian wheat endophytes as plant growth promoting bacteria and biological control agents against Fusarium culmorum. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300791. [PMID: 38758965 PMCID: PMC11101125 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) applications have emerged as an ideal substitute for synthetic chemicals by their ability to improve plant nutrition and resistance against pathogens. In this study, we isolated fourteen root endophytes from healthy wheat roots cultivated in Tunisia. The isolates were identified based from their 16S rRNA gene sequences. They belonged to Bacillota and Pseudomonadota taxa. Fourteen strains were tested for their growth-promoting and defense-eliciting potentials on durum wheat under greenhouse conditions, and for their in vitro biocontrol power against Fusarium culmorum, an ascomycete responsible for seedling blight, foot and root rot, and head blight diseases of wheat. We found that all the strains improved shoot and/or root biomass accumulation, with Bacillus mojavensis, Paenibacillus peoriae and Variovorax paradoxus showing the strongest promoting effects. These physiological effects were correlated with the plant growth-promoting traits of the bacterial endophytes, which produced indole-related compounds, ammonia, and hydrogen cyanide (HCN), and solubilized phosphate and zinc. Likewise, plant defense accumulations were modulated lastingly and systematically in roots and leaves by all the strains. Testing in vitro antagonism against F. culmorum revealed an inhibition activity exceeding 40% for five strains: Bacillus cereus, Paenibacillus peoriae, Paenibacillus polymyxa, Pantoae agglomerans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These strains exhibited significant inhibitory effects on F. culmorum mycelia growth, sporulation, and/or macroconidia germination. P. peoriae performed best, with total inhibition of sporulation and macroconidia germination. These finding highlight the effectiveness of root bacterial endophytes in promoting plant growth and resistance, and in controlling phytopathogens such as F. culmorum. This is the first report identifying 14 bacterial candidates as potential agents for the control of F. culmorum, of which Paenibacillus peoriae and/or its intracellular metabolites have potential for development as biopesticides.
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- Mouadh Saadaoui
- Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, PIAF, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Université de Tunis El Manar, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached, Tunis, Tunisia
- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization CNRST-URL10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization CNRST-URL10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Ecology and Ecosystem Valorization CNRST-URL10, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida, Morocco
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
- National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
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- Field Crops Laboratory, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Tunisia, Tunisia, Tunisia
- National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
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Knez M, Stangoulis JCR. Dietary Zn deficiency, the current situation and potential solutions. Nutr Res Rev 2023; 36:199-215. [PMID: 37062532 DOI: 10.1017/s0954422421000342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a worldwide problem, and this review presents an overview of the magnitude of Zn deficiency with a particular emphasis on present global challenges, current recommendations for Zn intake, and factors that affect dietary requirements. The challenges of monitoring Zn status are clarified together with the discussion of relevant Zn bioaccessibility and bioavailability issues. Modern lifestyle factors that may exacerbate Zn deficiency and new strategies of reducing its effects are presented. Biofortification, as a potentially useful strategy for improving Zn status in sensitive populations, is discussed. The review proposes potential actions that could deliver promising results both in terms of monitoring dietary and physiological Zn status as well as in alleviating dietary Zn deficiency in affected populations.
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- Marija Knez
- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, AdelaideSA5001, Australia
- Center of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Belgrade, Institute for Medical Research, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 11000Belgrade, Serbia
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, AdelaideSA5001, Australia
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Sánchez-Palacios JT, Henry D, Penrose B, Bell R. Formulation of zinc foliar sprays for wheat grain biofortification: a review of current applications and future perspectives. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1247600. [PMID: 37854115 PMCID: PMC10581344 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1247600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Agronomic biofortification of wheat grain with zinc can improve the condition of about one billion people suffering from zinc (Zn) deficiency. However, with the challenge of cultivating high-yielding wheat varieties in Zn-deficient soils and the global need to produce higher-quality food that nourishes the growing population, innovation in the strategies to deliver Zn directly to plants will come into play. Consequently, existing foliar formulations will need further refinement to maintain the high agronomic productivity required in competitive global grain markets while meeting the dietary Zn intake levels recommended for humans. A new generation of foliar fertilisers that increase the amount of Zn assimilated in wheat plants and the translocation efficiency of Zn from leaves to grains can be a promising solution. Research on the efficacy of adjuvants and emerging nano-transporters relative to conventional Zn forms applied as foliar fertilisers to wheat has expanded rapidly in recent years. This review scopes the range of evidence available in the literature regarding the biofortification of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) resulting from foliar applications of conventional Zn forms, Zn nanoparticles and novel Zn-foliar formulations. We examine the foliar application strategies and the attained final concentration of grain Zn. We propose a conceptual model for the response of grain Zn biofortification of wheat to foliar Zn application rates. This review discusses some physiological aspects of transportation of foliarly applied Zn that need further investigation. Finally, we explore the prospects of engineering foliar nano-formulations that could effectively overcome the physicochemical barrier to delivering Zn to wheat grains.
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- José Tonatiuh Sánchez-Palacios
- SoilsWest, Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems, Food Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Chemistry, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Research Institute for Northern Agriculture, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, Brinkin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- SoilsWest, Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems, Food Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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Ali Z, Hakeem S, Wiehle M, Saddique MAB, Habib-ur-Rahman M. Prioritizing strategies for wheat biofortification: Inspiration from underutilized species. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20208. [PMID: 37818015 PMCID: PMC10560789 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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The relationship between malnutrition and climate change is still poorly understood but a comprehensive knowledge of their interactions is needed to address the global public health agenda. Limited studies have been conducted to propose robust and economic-friendly strategies to augment the food basket with underutilized species and biofortify the staples for nutritional security. Sea-buckthorn is a known "superfood" rich in vitamin C and iron content. It is found naturally in northern hemispherical temperate Eurasia and can be utilized as a model species for genetic biofortification in cash crops like wheat. This review focuses on the impacts of climate change on inorganic (iron, zinc) and organic (vitamin C) micronutrient malnutrition employing wheat as highly domesticated crop and processed food commodity. As iron and zinc are particularly stored in the outer aleurone and endosperm layers, they are prone to processing losses. Moreover, only 5% Fe and 25% Zn are bioavailable once consumed calling to enhance the bioavailability of these micronutrients. Vitamin C converts non-available iron (Fe3+) to available form (Fe2+) and helps in the synthesis of ferritin while protecting it from degradation at the same time. Similarly, reduced phytic acid content also enhances its bioavailability. This relation urges scientists to look for a common mechanism and genes underlying biosynthesis of vitamin C and uptake of Fe/Zn to biofortify these micronutrients concurrently. The study proposes to scale up the biofortification breeding strategies by focusing on all dimensions i.e., increasing micronutrient content and boosters (vitamin C) and simultaneously reducing anti-nutritional compounds (phytic acid). Mutually, this review identified that genes from the Aldo-keto reductase family are involved both in Fe/Zn uptake and vitamin C biosynthesis and can potentially be targeted for genetic biofortification in crop plants.
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- Zulfiqar Ali
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Programs and Projects Department, Islamic Organization for Food Security, Mangilik Yel Ave. 55/21 AIFC, Unit 4, C4.2, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Organic Plant Production and Agroecosystems Research in the Tropics and Subtropics, University of Kassel, Steinstrasse 19, D-37213, Witzenhausen, Germany
- Centre for International Rural Development, University of Kassel, Steinstrasse 19, D-37213, Witzenhausen, Germany
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Crop Science Group, University of Bonn, Germany
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Qian L, Dawar K, Ullah I, Irfan M, Zhang Z, Mian IA, Khan B, Gul N, Fahad S, Jalal A, Danish S, Iqbal RK, Alarfaj AA. Zinc Foliar Application Mitigates Cadmium-Induced Growth Inhibition and Enhances Wheat Growth, Chlorophyll Contents, and Yield. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:32372-32381. [PMID: 37720732 PMCID: PMC10500656 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that significantly threatens plants and the environment. Its toxicity in plants can result in various adverse effects, including reduced growth, altered metabolism, and cell damage. Cadmium can also interfere with nutrient uptake, particularly zinc (Zn), leading to Zn deficiency and further exacerbating Cd toxicity. On the other hand, foliar application of zinc might be a useful strategy to mitigate cadmium (Cd) toxicity in plants. Hence, a pot experiment was conducted with three replications. The wheat plants were treated with various concentrations of Zn as a foliar spray (control, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.5%) in Cd-spiked soil in pots. The results showed that foliar use of Zn at 0.4 or 0.5% resulted in higher plant height, grain yield, and dry matter yield than the control group. Using Zn as foliar spray enriched shoot and grain Zn content while reducing Cd content in the shoot and grain. The leaf's electrolyte leakage (EL) decreased by 15.4, 29.8, 40.7, and 45.9% in the Zn 0.1%, Zn 0.2%, Zn 0.4%, and Zn 0.5% treatments, respectively, compared to the control treatment. Regarding superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, Zn 0.5% treatment showed a decrease of 42.9% over control. Specifically, the Zn 0.1% showed a 27.2%, Zn 0.2% showed a 56.8%, Zn 0.4% showed a 91.1%, and Zn 0.5% showed a 133.7% increase in total chlorophyll content than control. Based on the results, it is recommended that 0.4% Zn solution may be used for foliar application for enhancing crop productivity and Zn concentration in plants under high Cd stress. Additionally, continued research on the mechanisms of cadmium uptake, transport, and detoxification in plants may lead to the identification of new targets for intervention.
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- Lisheng Qian
- College
of Life and Health Science, Anhui Science
and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- Department
of Soil and Environmental Science, The University
of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- Department
of Soil and Environmental Science, The University
of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- Department
of Soil and Environmental Science, The University
of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- College
of Food Science, Anhui Science and Technology
University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- Department
of Soil and Environmental Science, The University
of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- Department
of Environmental Sciences, University of
Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Environmental Science, The University
of Swabi, Swabi 94640, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department
of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University
Mardan, Mardan 23200, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), The University of Agriculture, Peshawar 25130, Pakistan
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- Department
of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Shafiq F, Ahmad A, Anwar S, Nisa MU, Iqbal M, Raza SH, Mahmood A, Ashraf M. Spinel nanocomposite (nMnZnFe 2O 4) synchronously promotes grain yield and Fe-Zn biofortification in non-aromatic rice. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107830. [PMID: 37352697 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Soils deficient in essential micro-nutrients produce nutritionally starved crops that do not fulfill human nutritional requirements. This is getting serious since progressively increasing nutritional disorders are being diagnosed in residents of third-world countries like Pakistan. During this study, we synthesized a spinel nanocomposite (nMnZnFe2O4) and investigated its effectiveness in improving the micronutrient status and yield traits of rice. The nMnZnFe2O4 exhibited a cubic structure at the most prominent peak (311); a crystallite size of 44 nm, and an average grain size ranging from 7 to 9 μm. Foliar application of this nanocomposite was performed to 45 days old plants at concentrations 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 mg L-1, and data from rice plant parts (straw, husk, and grain) was recorded at maturity. Agronomic traits like the number of tillers, straw dry weight, root dry biomass, and grain yield per plant were improved by nMnZnFe2O4 application (+34.4% yield). Whereas some biochemical traits like amino acids, soluble sugars, flavonoids, and phenolics varied significantly in rice plant parts compared to the control. Above all, the maximum Zn and Fe concentrations in rice grain were recorded through foliar application of spinel nanocomposite (40 and 50 mg L-1). Therefore, results indicated that micronutrient supply in the form of a nanocomposite could positively regulate nutritional quality and rice grain yield.
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- Fahad Shafiq
- Department of Botany, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan; Department of Biosciences, University of Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Government College University Faisalabad, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
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El Bilbeisi AH, Abo Khosa SM, Taleb MH, El Afifi AM. Assessment of serum, dietary zinc levels, and other risk factors during the third trimester among pregnant women with and without pregnancy-induced hypertension: a case-control study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1155529. [PMID: 37342547 PMCID: PMC10277684 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1155529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Background This study assessed serum, dietary zinc levels, and other risk factors during the third trimester among pregnant women with and without pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Methods This case-control study was conducted in 2022, in the three main Obstetrics and Gynecology departments in Gaza Strip, Palestine. One hundred sixty pregnant women, during the third trimester, aged ≥20 years, were selected using a convenient sampling method. Data were obtained using an interview-based questionnaire, food frequency questionnaire, anthropometric measures, and biochemical tests. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24. Results The participants' mean age was 30.7 ± 5.6 years. A total of 47 (58.8%) of cases and 6 (7.5%) of controls were insufficiently active; and the mean of blood pressure (mmHg) was 133.3 ± 11.9/85.11 ± 10.0 for cases and 112.8 ± 9.5/68.02 ± 7.2 for controls with significant differences between the two groups (P = <0.005). The mean serum zinc level (μg/dl) was 67.15 ± 16.5 for cases and 68.45 ± 18.0 for controls without significant differences between the two groups (P = 0.636). For newborns, the mean birth weight (g) was 2,904.6 ± 486 for cases, and 3,128.3 ± 501 for controls, and the mean Apgar score was 8.03 ± 0.62 for cases and 8.30 ± 1.17 for controls, with significant differences between the two groups (P = <0.005). Furthermore, 43 (53.8%) of cases have family history of hypertension; 5 (6.2%) were primiparous; 19 (23.8%) have previous caesarian section; 33 (41.2%) have history of preeclampsia; and 62 (77.5%) have edema, with significant differences between the two groups (P = <0.005). Additionally, the total zinc dietary daily intake (mg/day) was 4.15 ± 2.10 for cases and 4.88 ± 3.02 for controls, with significant differences between the two groups (P = 0.041). After adjustment for confounding variables, participants in the case group have higher odds of having low total zinc dietary intake compared to those in the control group [OR = 1.185, 95% CI = (1.016-1.382), P = 0.030]. Conclusion The current study showed the main risk factors of PIH among pregnant women in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Furthermore, low maternal dietary zinc intake was associated with a high level of PIH. Moreover, having PIH could increase the risk of low birth weight and low Apgar scores. Therefore, reducing the main risk factors of PIH could reduce the adverse effect on both mother and birth outcomes.
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- Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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Jia Y, Nima C, Yang L, Wang L, Wei B, Li Y, Li H, Deji Y, Zhao S, Guo M, Gong H, Kong C, Gu L, Gesang Z, Li R. Selenium and Zinc Intakes of Staple Grains and Their Correlation with Urine Selenium and Zinc in the Tibetan Rural Residents along the Yarlung Zangbo River. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15082010. [PMID: 37111228 PMCID: PMC10143032 DOI: 10.3390/nu15082010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Grains account for a large proportion of the diet of rural residents in Tibet. The lack of selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) threatens the population's nutrition and health. However, the intakes of selenium and zinc in grains remains unclear. To clarify the nutritional status of selenium and zinc consumed from staple grains of residents along the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, 341 grain samples and 242 urine samples were collected, and 244 food frequency questionnaires were completed along the Yarlung Zangbo River in 2020-2021. The results showed that the selenium concentrations of 88.5% of self-produced tsampa and 80.8% of self-produced flour were lower than the grain selenium threshold (<25 μg·kg-1). The intake of selenium and zinc from staple grains (tsampa, flour, and rice) contributed 15.0% and 43.5% to the recommended nutrient intake (RNI) on average, respectively. A geographical detector model analyzed factors affecting urinary selenium and zinc levels. Selenium and zinc intakes in rice and flour, and dietary diversity score (DDS) were the main factors affecting urinary selenium and zinc (p < 0.01). Their interaction effects on urinary selenium and zinc were greater than those of a single factor. The staple grains of rural residents along the Yarlung Zangbo River were in a state of selenium deficiency. The zinc content of the staple grain purchased was lower than that of the main grain produced by rural residents. Changing the grain consumption pattern and adjusting the proportion of exogenous grains can improve selenium and zinc nutrition in residents.
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- Yumin Jia
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Tibet Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lhasa 850030, China
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Imdad A, Rogner J, Sherwani RN, Sidhu J, Regan A, Haykal MR, Tsistinas O, Smith A, Chan XHS, Mayo-Wilson E, Bhutta ZA. Zinc supplementation for preventing mortality, morbidity, and growth failure in children aged 6 months to 12 years. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 3:CD009384. [PMID: 36994923 PMCID: PMC10061962 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009384.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Zinc deficiency is prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, and is considered a significant risk factor for morbidity, mortality, and linear growth failure. The effectiveness of preventive zinc supplementation in reducing prevalence of zinc deficiency needs to be assessed. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of zinc supplementation for preventing mortality and morbidity, and for promoting growth, in children aged 6 months to 12 years. SEARCH METHODS A previous version of this review was published in 2014. In this update, we searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, five other databases, and one trials register up to February 2022, together with reference checking and contact with study authors to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of preventive zinc supplementation in children aged 6 months to 12 years compared with no intervention, a placebo, or a waiting list control. We excluded hospitalized children and children with chronic diseases or conditions. We excluded food fortification or intake, sprinkles, and therapeutic interventions. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors screened studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. We contacted study authors for missing information and used GRADE to assess the certainty of evidence. The primary outcomes of this review were all-cause mortality; and cause-specific mortality, due to all-cause diarrhea, lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI, including pneumonia), and malaria. We also collected information on a number of secondary outcomes, such as those related to diarrhea and LRTI morbidity, growth outcomes and serum levels of micronutrients, and adverse events. MAIN RESULTS We included 16 new studies in this review, resulting in a total of 96 RCTs with 219,584 eligible participants. The included studies were conducted in 34 countries; 87 of them in low- or middle-income countries. Most of the children included in this review were under five years of age. The intervention was delivered most commonly in the form of syrup as zinc sulfate, and the most common dose was between 10 mg and 15 mg daily. The median duration of follow-up was 26 weeks. We did not consider that the evidence for the key analyses of morbidity and mortality outcomes was affected by risk of bias. High-certainty evidence showed little to no difference in all-cause mortality with preventive zinc supplementation compared to no zinc (risk ratio (RR) 0.93, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.84 to 1.03; 16 studies, 17 comparisons, 143,474 participants). Moderate-certainty evidence showed that preventive zinc supplementation compared to no zinc likely results in little to no difference in mortality due to all-cause diarrhea (RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.31; 4 studies, 132,321 participants); but probably reduces mortality due to LRTI (RR 0.86, 95% CI 0.64 to 1.15; 3 studies, 132,063 participants) and mortality due to malaria (RR 0.90, 95% CI 0.77 to 1.06; 2 studies, 42,818 participants); however, the confidence intervals around the summary estimates for these outcomes were wide, and we could not rule out a possibility of increased risk of mortality. Preventive zinc supplementation likely reduces the incidence of all-cause diarrhea (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.90 to 0.93; 39 studies, 19,468 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) but results in little to no difference in morbidity due to LRTI (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.08; 19 studies, 10,555 participants; high-certainty evidence) compared to no zinc. There was moderate-certainty evidence that preventive zinc supplementation likely leads to a slight increase in height (standardized mean difference (SMD) 0.12, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.14; 74 studies, 20,720 participants). Zinc supplementation was associated with an increase in the number of participants with at least one vomiting episode (RR 1.29, 95% CI 1.14 to 1.46; 5 studies, 35,192 participants; high-certainty evidence). We report a number of other outcomes, including the effect of zinc supplementation on weight and serum markers such as zinc, hemoglobin, iron, copper, etc. We also performed a number of subgroup analyses and there was a consistent finding for a number of outcomes that co-supplementation of zinc with iron decreased the beneficial effect of zinc. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Even though we included 16 new studies in this update, the overall conclusions of the review remain unchanged. Zinc supplementation might help prevent episodes of diarrhea and improve growth slightly, particularly in children aged 6 months to 12 years of age. The benefits of preventive zinc supplementation may outweigh the harms in regions where the risk of zinc deficiency is relatively high.
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- Aamer Imdad
- Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Health Sciences Library, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Health Sciences Library, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Pandemic Sciences Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology, UNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthMcGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for SickKids, Toronto, Canada
- Center of Excellence for Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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Amondo EI, Nshakira-Rukundo E, Mirzabaev A. The effect of extreme weather events on child nutrition and health. Food Secur 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12571-023-01354-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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AbstractThis study traces the causal effects of extreme weather events on nutritional and health outcomes among rural children in Uganda using four waves of individual child survey data (2009–2014). A simultaneous regression model was applied for causal inference while also accounting for households’ adaptive responses. The study finds the evidence of a significant negative relationship between extreme weather events and availability of calories and nutrients for children. In particular, droughts reduced calorie, protein and zinc supply, and overall diet diversity by 67%, 37%, 28% and 30%, respectively. We further traced the effects of this reduced calorie and nutrient availability on child health indicators. A 10% decrease in zinc supply decreased height-for-age z-scores (HAZ) by around 0.139 - 0.164 standard deviations (SD), and increased probability of stunting ranging from 3.1 to 3.5 percentage points. Both boys and girls HAZ and stunting rates were sensitive to nutrient inadequacies. Different coping and adaptation strategies significantly influenced rural households’ ability to safeguard children’s nutrition and health against the effects of extreme weather. The findings of this study provide specific insights for building ex-ante resilience against extreme weather events, particularly when compared to ex-post, unsustainable, and often costlier relief actions.
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Devate NB, Krishna H, Mishra CN, Manjunath KK, Sunilkumar VP, Chauhan D, Singh S, Sinha N, Jain N, Singh GP, Singh PK. Genetic dissection of marker trait associations for grain micro-nutrients and thousand grain weight under heat and drought stress conditions in wheat. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1082513. [PMID: 36726675 PMCID: PMC9885108 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1082513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Introduction Wheat is grown and consumed worldwide, making it an important staple food crop for both its calorific and nutritional content. In places where wheat is used as a staple food, suboptimal micronutrient content levels, especially of grain iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), can lead to malnutrition. Grain nutrient content is influenced by abiotic stresses, such as drought and heat stress. The best method for addressing micronutrient deficiencies is the biofortification of food crops. The prerequisites for marker-assisted varietal development are the identification of the genomic region responsible for high grain iron and zinc contents and an understanding of their genetics. Methods A total of 193 diverse wheat genotypes were evaluated under drought and heat stress conditions across the years at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, under timely sown irrigated (IR), restricted irrigated (RI) and late sown (LS) conditions. Grain iron content (GFeC) and grain zinc content (GZnC) were estimated from both the control and treatment groups. Genotyping of all the lines under study was carried out with the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from Breeder's 35K Axiom Array. Result and Discussion Three subgroups were observed in the association panel based on both principal component analysis (PCA) and dendrogram analysis. A large whole-genome linkage disequilibrium (LD) block size of 3.49 Mb was observed. A genome-wide association study identified 16 unique stringent marker trait associations for GFeC, GZnC, and 1000-grain weight (TGW). In silico analysis demonstrated the presence of 28 potential candidate genes in the flanking region of 16 linked SNPs, such as synaptotagmin-like mitochondrial-lipid-binding domain, HAUS augmin-like complex, di-copper center-containing domain, protein kinase, chaperonin Cpn60, zinc finger, NUDIX hydrolase, etc. Expression levels of these genes in vegetative tissues and grain were also found. Utilization of identified markers in marker-assisted breeding may lead to the rapid development of biofortified wheat genotypes to combat malnutrition.
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- Narayana Bhat Devate
- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural research institute, New Delhi, India
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Uttam GA, Suman K, Jaldhani V, Babu PM, Rao DS, Sundaram RM, Neeraja CN. Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with High Grain Zn Content in Polished Rice Using Genotyping-by-Sequencing (GBS). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:144. [PMID: 36616273 PMCID: PMC9824299 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Globally, micronutrient (iron and zinc) enriched rice has been a sustainable and cost-effective solution to overcome malnutrition or hidden hunger. Understanding the genetic basis and identifying the genomic regions for grain zinc (Zn) across diverse genetic backgrounds is an important step to develop biofortified rice varieties. In this case, an RIL population (306 RILs) obtained from a cross between the high-yielding rice variety MTU1010 and the high-zinc rice variety Ranbir Basmati was utilized to pinpoint the genomic region(s) and QTL(s) responsible for grain zinc (Zn) content. A total of 2746 SNP markers spanning a genetic distance of 2445 cM were employed for quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis, which resulted in the identification of 47 QTLs for mineral (Zn and Fe) and agronomic traits with 3.5-36.0% phenotypic variance explained (PVE) over the seasons. On Chr02, consistent QTLs for grain Zn polished (qZnPR.2.1) and Zn brown (qZnBR.2.2) were identified. On Chr09, two additional reliable QTLs for grain Zn brown (qZnBR.9.1 and qZnBR.9.2) were identified. The major-effect QTLs identified in this study were associated with few key genes related to Zn and Fe transporter activity. The genomic regions, candidate genes, and molecular markers associated with these major QTLs will be useful for genomic-assisted breeding for developing Zn-biofortified varieties.
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Zinc deficiency among pregnant women around Lake Awasa, Hawassa City, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional analysis. J Nutr Sci 2022; 11:e102. [PMID: 36452399 PMCID: PMC9705700 DOI: 10.1017/jns.2022.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Zinc deficiency (ZD) during pregnancy has far-reaching consequences on the mother, fetus and subsequent child survival. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of ZD among pregnant women around Lake Awasa, Hawassa City, Ethiopia. To this end, a facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 333 randomly sampled pregnant women from 08 April to 08 May 2021. The socio-economic, dietary intake, water, sanitation and hygiene, obstetric, and maternal health data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Moreover, on-spot blood and stool samples were taken. Descriptive statistics and binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis were conducted. The prevalence of ZD was 58⋅6 % (95 % CI 53⋅31, 63⋅89). The poorest (AOR = 3⋅28; 95 % CI 1⋅26, 8⋅50) and poor (AOR = 2⋅93; 95 % CI 1⋅14, 7⋅54) wealth quintiles, four of more family size (AOR = 1⋅84, 95 % CI 1⋅10, 3⋅35), poor dietary diversity (AOR = 4⋅11; 95 % CI 2⋅11, 7⋅62), not eating snacks (AOR = 3⋅40; 95 % CI 1⋅42, 8⋅15), not consuming fish (AOR = 3⋅53; 95 % CI 1⋅65, 7⋅56) and chicken (AOR = 2⋅53; 95 % CI 1⋅31, 4⋅88) at least once a month, and intestinal parasitic infection (AOR = 2⋅78; 95 % CI 1⋅52, 5⋅08) predicted zinc deficiency. In conclusion, ZD is a public health problem among pregnant women around Lake Awasa. The present study demonstrated that poor socio-economic status, large family size, poor nutritional practices and intestinal parasitic infection determine the zinc status in the present study area. The findings suggest the need for further analysis to deepen the understanding about ZD and consideration of livelihood in interventions to prevent and control ZD among pregnant women in Hawassa City, Ethiopia.
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Key Words
- AOR, adjusted odds ratio
- CI, confidence interval
- COR, crude odds ratio
- Ethiopia
- Hawassa City
- IBM, International Business Machine
- IZiNCG, International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group
- Lake Awasa
- N, total number participants
- Pregnant Women
- UNICEF, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
- WASH, Water, sanitation and hygiene
- WHO, World Health Organization
- ZD, zinc deficiency
- Zinc Deficiency
- sd, standard deviation
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Food Fortification of Instant Pulse Porridge Powder with Improved Iron and Zinc Bioaccessibility Using Roselle Calyx. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14194070. [PMID: 36235722 PMCID: PMC9573692 DOI: 10.3390/nu14194070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Undernutrition and mineral deficiencies negatively impact both the health and academic performance of school children, while diets high in phytic acid and some phenolics inhibit the absorption of minerals such as iron and zinc. This study developed instant porridge powders rich in iron and zinc using pregelatinized chickpea flour (PCPF) and pregelatinized foxtail millet flour (PFMF) and assessed the potential of utilizing roselle calyx powder (RCP) as a source of organic acids to enhance its iron and zinc bioaccessibility. Physical properties, nutrients, mineral inhibitors and in vitro iron and zinc bioaccessibility of different proportions of PCPF, PFMF and RCP in instant porridge powders were evaluated. Three instant porridge powder formulations including instant chickpea powder (ICP) using PCPF, instant composite flour (ICF) using PCPF and PFMF and instant pulse porridge powder (IPP) using PCPF, PFMF and RCP were developed. Results show that all instant porridge powders were accepted by sensory evaluation, while different ingredients impacted color, consistency and the viscosity index. Addition of RCP improved the bioaccessibility of iron (1.3-1.6-fold) and zinc (1.3-1.9-fold). A 70 g serving of these instant porridge powders substantially contributed to daily protein, iron and zinc requirement for children aged 7-9 years. These porridge powders hold potential to serve as school meals for young children in low-to-middle income countries.
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Gupta OP, Singh AK, Singh A, Singh GP, Bansal KC, Datta SK. Wheat Biofortification: Utilizing Natural Genetic Diversity, Genome-Wide Association Mapping, Genomic Selection, and Genome Editing Technologies. Front Nutr 2022; 9:826131. [PMID: 35938135 PMCID: PMC9348810 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.826131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Alleviating micronutrients associated problems in children below five years and women of childbearing age, remains a significant challenge, especially in resource-poor nations. One of the most important staple food crops, wheat attracts the highest global research priority for micronutrient (Fe, Zn, Se, and Ca) biofortification. Wild relatives and cultivated species of wheat possess significant natural genetic variability for these micronutrients, which has successfully been utilized for breeding micronutrient dense wheat varieties. This has enabled the release of 40 biofortified wheat cultivars for commercial cultivation in different countries, including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bolivia, Mexico and Nepal. In this review, we have systematically analyzed the current understanding of availability and utilization of natural genetic variations for grain micronutrients among cultivated and wild relatives, QTLs/genes and different genomic regions regulating the accumulation of micronutrients, and the status of micronutrient biofortified wheat varieties released for commercial cultivation across the globe. In addition, we have also discussed the potential implications of emerging technologies such as genome editing to improve the micronutrient content and their bioavailability in wheat.
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- Om Prakash Gupta
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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Global analysis of nitrogen fertilization effects on grain zinc and iron of major cereal crops. GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gfs.2022.100631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Choukri H, El Haddad N, Aloui K, Hejjaoui K, El-Baouchi A, Smouni A, Thavarajah D, Maalouf F, Kumar S. Effect of High Temperature Stress During the Reproductive Stage on Grain Yield and Nutritional Quality of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus). Front Nutr 2022; 9:857469. [PMID: 35495922 PMCID: PMC9051399 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.857469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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High temperature during the reproductive stage limits the growth and development of lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus). The reproductive and seed filling periods are the most sensitive to heat stress, resulting in limited yield and nutritional quality. Climate change causes frequent incidents of heat stress for global food crop production. This study aimed to assess the impact of high temperature during the reproductive stage of lentil on grain yield, nutritional value, and cooking quality. Thirty-six lentil genotypes were evaluated under controlled conditions for their high temperature response. Genotypic variation was significant (p < 0.001) for all the traits under study. High temperature-induced conditions reduced protein, iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) concentrations in lentils. Under heat stress conditions, mineral concentrations among lentil genotypes varied from 6.0 to 8.8 mg/100 g for Fe and from 4.9 to 6.6 mg/100 g for Zn. Protein ranged from 21.9 to 24.3 g/100 g. Cooking time was significantly reduced due to high temperature treatment; the range was 3–11 min, while under no stress conditions, cooking time variation was from 5 to 14 min. Phytic acid variation was 0.5–1.2 g/100 g under no stress conditions, while under heat stress conditions, phytic acid ranged from 0.4 to 1.4 g/100 g. All genotypes had highly significant bioavailable Fe and moderately bioavailable Zn under no stress conditions. Whereas under heat stress conditions, Fe and Zn bioavailability was reduced due to increased phytic acid levels. Our results will greatly benefit the development of biofortified lentil cultivars for global breeding programs to generate promising genotypes with low phytic acid and phytic acid/micronutrient ratio to combat micronutrient malnutrition.
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- Hasnae Choukri
- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et de Physiologie Végétales, Faculté des Sciences, Centre de Recherche BioBio, University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
- International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Rabat, Morocco
- Hasnae Choukri
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et de Physiologie Végétales, Faculté des Sciences, Centre de Recherche BioBio, University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
- International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Rabat, Morocco
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- International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Rabat, Morocco
- Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Ben M'Ski Faculty of Sciences, University Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et de Physiologie Végétales, Faculté des Sciences, Centre de Recherche BioBio, University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
- African Integrated Plant and Soil Research Group, AgroBioSciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- African Integrated Plant and Soil Research Group, AgroBioSciences, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et de Physiologie Végétales, Faculté des Sciences, Centre de Recherche BioBio, University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco
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- Plant and Environmental Sciences, 113 Biosystems Research Complex, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
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- International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Beirut, Lebanon
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- International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Rabat, Morocco
- *Correspondence: Shiv Kumar
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Zhang ZH, Palta JA, Lu P, Ren MJ, Zhu XT, He J. Traditional soybean ( Glycine max) breeding increases seed yield but reduces yield stability under non-phosphorus supply. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2022; 49:132-144. [PMID: 34813419 DOI: 10.1071/fp21116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Traditional soybean (Glycine max L.) breeding has improved seed yield in high-input agricultural systems, under high nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) supply. The seed yield improvements under non-P supply and the seed protein and mineral content dilution by yield improvement were evaluated in 18 soybean cultivars released from 1995 to 2016 in south-east China. Soybean varieties were grown under rainfed conditions in the field under 0 and 35kgPha-1 in four sites: Dafang and Shiqian in the growing season of 2017 and Dafang and Puding in the 2018 season. The seed yield, seed protein content and nine seed nutrition concentration were examined. Soybean seed yield increased with the year of release at rates of 5.5-6.7gm-2 year-1 under 35kgPha-1 and 3.9-4.8gm-2 year-1 under non-P supply in the four experiments. The increase resulted from increases in the number of filled-pods and total seed number rather than from single seed weight and number of seeds per pod. Seed protein content and seed nutrition concentration has not changed with the year of release under 0 and 35kgPha-1 . Grain yield was positively correlated with the seed Fe concentration. The cultivar superiority of seed yield, seed P, Zn and Ca concentration was negatively correlated with their static stability coefficient. Traditional soybean breeding increased yield under both P and non-P supply, without affecting seed protein content and mineral concentrations. A trade-off between high seed yield and seed P, Zn and Ca concentration and their stability under different environments was shown.
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- Zhong-Hua Zhang
- College of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture and School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, LB 5005, Perth, WA 6001, Australia; and CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Private Bag No. 5, Wembley, WA 6913, Australia
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- Institute of Economic Crop, Anshun Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Anshun 561000, Guizhou, China
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- College of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Oil Crops, Guizhou Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guiyang 550006, Guizhou, China
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- College of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
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Chitekwe S, Parajuli KR, Paudyal N, Haag KC, Renzaho A, Issaka A, Agho K. Individual, household and national factors associated with iron, vitamin A and zinc deficiencies among children aged 6-59 months in Nepal. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2022; 18 Suppl 1:e13305. [PMID: 34897980 PMCID: PMC8770653 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Iron, vitamin A and zinc deficiencies are the top three micronutrients contributing to disability-adjusted life years globally. The study assessed the factors associated with iron, vitamin A, and Zinc deficiencies among Nepalese children (n = 1709) aged 6-59 months using data from the 2016 Nepal National Micronutrient Status Survey. The following cut-off points were applied: iron deficiency [ferritin < 12 μg/L or soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) > 8.3 mg/L], vitamin A deficiency (retinol-binding protein < 0.69 μmol/L) and zinc deficiency (serum zinc < 65 μg/dl for morning sample and <57 μg/dl for afternoon sample). We used multiple logistic regression adjusted for sampling weights and clustering to examine the predictors of micronutrient deficiencies. The prevalence of iron depletion (ferritin), tissue iron (sTfR), vitamin A and zinc deficiencies were 36.7%, 27.6%, 8.5% and 20.4%, respectively. Children were more likely to be iron deficient (ferritin) if aged 6-23 months, stunted, and in a middle-wealth quintile household. Vitamin A deficiency was associated with development region and was higher among children living in severe food-insecure households and those who did not consume fruits. Zinc deficiency was higher among children in rural areas and the poorest wealth quintile. The Government of Nepal should focus on addressing micronutrient deficiencies in the early years, with emphasis on improving food systems, promote healthy diets, among younger and stunted children and provide social cash transfer targeting high-risk development regions, poorest and food insecure households.
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- Stanley Chitekwe
- Nutrition SectionUnited Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)KathmanduNepal
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- Nutrition SectionUnited Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)KathmanduNepal
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- School of Social Sciences and PsychologyWestern Sydney UniversityPenrithNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of ScienceWestern Sydney UniversityPenrithNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Health SciencesWestern Sydney UniversityPenrithNew South WalesAustralia
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Rolles B, Wessels I, Doukas P, Kotelis D, Rink L, Vieri M, Beier F, Jacobs M, Gombert A. Retrospective observational study evaluating zinc plasma level in patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair and its correlation with outcome. Sci Rep 2021; 11:24348. [PMID: 34934131 PMCID: PMC8692510 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03877-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair is related to a relevant morbidity and in-hospital mortality rate. In this retrospective observational single-center study including serum zinc levels of 33 patients we investigated the relationship between zinc and patients’ outcome following TAAA repair. Six patients died during the hospital stay (18%). These patients showed significantly decreased zinc levels before the intervention (zinc levels before intervention: 60.09 µg/dl [survivors] vs. 45.92 µg/dl [non-survivors]). The post-interventional intensive care SOFA-score (Sepsis-related organ failure assessment) (at day 2) as well as the SAPS (Simplified Acute Physiology Score) (at day 2) showed higher score points in case of low pre-interventional zinc levels. No significant correlation between patient comorbidities and zinc level before intervention, except for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which was significantly correlated to reduced baseline zinc levels, was observed. Septic shock, pneumonia and urinary tract infections were not associated to reduced zinc levels preoperatively as well as during therapy. Patients with adverse outcome after TAAA repair showed reduced pre-interventional zinc levels. We speculate that decreased zinc levels before intervention may be related to a poorer outcome because of poorer physical status as well as negatively altered perioperative inflammatory response.
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- Benjamin Rolles
- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Hemostaseology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.,Center for Integrated Oncology, Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf (CIO ABCD), Cologne, Germany.,Institute of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, European Vascular Center Aachen-Maastricht, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, European Vascular Center Aachen-Maastricht, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Hemostaseology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.,Center for Integrated Oncology, Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf (CIO ABCD), Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, Hemostaseology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.,Center for Integrated Oncology, Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf (CIO ABCD), Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, European Vascular Center Aachen-Maastricht, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, European Vascular Center Aachen-Maastricht, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany.
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Wang Y, Yu T, Yang Z, Bo H, Lin Y, Yang Q, Liu X, Zhang Q, Zhuo X, Wu T. Zinc concentration prediction in rice grain using back-propagation neural network based on soil properties and safe utilization of paddy soil: A large-scale field study in Guangxi, China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 798:149270. [PMID: 34340065 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Zn is an essential nutrient for humans, with crucial biological functions. However, Zn concentration in rice grains is generally low. Therefore, a cereal-based diet may lead to Zn deficiency in people, further leading to a series of health problems, such as immune and brain dysfunction. Previous studies seldom focused on the accumulation of Zn in rice grains based on large-scale field research. In the present study, a large-scale field survey of paddy (n = 40,853) and paired soil-rice samples (n = 1332) was conducted in Guangxi, China. Zn concentration in soil and rice grains was determined, and the associations of its spatial distributions with lithology, soil properties, and Mn nodules were investigated. According to the daily rice intake of different age and sex groups and the values of recommended Zn intake and tolerable Zn upper intake level recommended by National Health Commission of China, the Zn threshold value of the rice grain is 15.47-24.49 mg·kg-1. Moreover, a back-propagation neural network (BPNN) model was used to predict the Zn bioaccumulation factor (BAF) of rice grains with high accuracy. Soil Zn concentration, Mn concentration, pH, and total organic carbon derived from Pearson's correlation analysis were used as input variables in the BPNN model. Compared with the multiple linear regression model, the developed BPNN model using the training (1198 samples) and testing (134 samples) datasets showed better performance in estimating rice Zn BAF, with R2 = 0.93, normalized mean error of 0.009, normalized root mean square error of 0.21. When the BPNN model was applied to the 40,853 paddy soil samples, 85.7% of the agriculture lands were within the rice threshold values. These findings further our understanding of the development and utilization of Zn-rich rice and soil.
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- Yizheng Wang
- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, PR China; Key Laboratory of Ecological Geochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100037, PR China.
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- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, PR China; Key Laboratory of Ecological Geochemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100037, PR China
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- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Guangxi Bureau of Geology & Mineral Prospecting & Exploitation, Nanning 530023, PR China
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- Guangxi Bureau of Geology & Mineral Prospecting & Exploitation, Nanning 530023, PR China
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- Guangxi Institute of Geological Survey, Nanning 530023, PR China
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Vreugdenhil M, Akkermans MD, van der Merwe LF, van Elburg RM, van Goudoever JB, Brus F. Prevalence of Zinc Deficiency in Healthy 1-3-Year-Old Children from Three Western European Countries. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13113713. [PMID: 34835970 PMCID: PMC8621620 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Zinc deficiency (ZnD) has adverse health consequences such as stunted growth. Since young children have an increased risk of developing ZnD, it is important to determine its prevalence and associated factors in this population. However, only a few studies have reported on ZnD prevalence in young children from Western high-income countries. This study evaluated ZnD prevalence and associated factors, including dietary Zn intake, in healthy 1–3-year-old children from Western European, high-income countries. ZnD was defined as serum Zn concentration <9.9 µmol/L. A total of 278 children were included with a median age of 1.7 years (Q1–Q3: 1.2–2.3). The median Zn concentration was 11.0 µmol/L (Q1–Q3: 9.0–12.2), and ZnD prevalence was 31.3%. No significant differences were observed in the socio-economic characteristics between children with and without ZnD. Dietary Zn intake was not associated with ZnD. ZnD is common in healthy 1–3-year-old children from Western European countries. However, the use of currently available cut-off values defining ZnD in young children has its limitations since these are largely based on reference values in older children. Moreover, these values were not evaluated in relation to health consequences, warranting further research.
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- Mirjam Vreugdenhil
- Department of Pediatrics, Juliana Children’s Hospital, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands; (M.D.A.); (F.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juliana Children’s Hospital, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands; (M.D.A.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, University of Amsterdam Emma Children’s Hospital, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (R.M.v.E.); (J.B.v.G.)
- Nutriton4Health, 1214 LT Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, University of Amsterdam Emma Children’s Hospital, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (R.M.v.E.); (J.B.v.G.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juliana Children’s Hospital, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands; (M.D.A.); (F.B.)
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Enablers and Barriers of Zinc Fortification; Experience from 10 Low- and Middle-Income Countries with Mandatory Large-Scale Food Fortification. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13062051. [PMID: 34203987 PMCID: PMC8232736 DOI: 10.3390/nu13062051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Adequate zinc nutrition is important for child growth, neurodevelopment, immune function, and normal pregnancy outcomes. Seventeen percent of the global population is estimated to be at risk for inadequate zinc intake. However, zinc is not included in the fortification standards of several low- and middle-income countries with mandatory fortification programs, despite data suggesting a zinc deficiency public health problem. To guide policy decisions, we investigated the factors enabling and impeding the inclusion of zinc as a fortificant by conducting in-depth interviews with 17 key informants from 10 countries. Findings revealed the decision to include zinc was influenced by guidance from international development partners and enabled by the assessment of zinc deficiency, mandatory regional food fortification standards which included zinc, the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for zinc fortification, and the low cost of zinc compound commonly used. Barriers included the absence of zinc from regional fortification standards, limited available data on the efficacy and effectiveness of zinc fortification, and the absence of national objectives related to the prevention of zinc deficiency. To promote zinc fortification there is a need to put the prevention of zinc deficiency higher on the international nutrition agenda and to promote large-scale food fortification as a key deficiency mitigation strategy.
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Praharaj S, Skalicky M, Maitra S, Bhadra P, Shankar T, Brestic M, Hejnak V, Vachova P, Hossain A. Zinc Biofortification in Food Crops Could Alleviate the Zinc Malnutrition in Human Health. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123509. [PMID: 34207649 PMCID: PMC8230286 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Micronutrient malnutrition is a global health issue and needs immediate attention. Over two billion people across the globe suffer from micronutrient malnutrition. The widespread zinc (Zn) deficiency in soils, poor zinc intake by humans in their diet, low bioavailability, and health consequences has led the research community to think of an economic as well as sustainable strategy for the alleviation of zinc deficiency. Strategies like fortification and diet supplements, though effective, are not economical and most people in low-income countries cannot afford them, and they are the most vulnerable to Zn deficiency. In this regard, the biofortification of staple food crops with Zn has been considered a useful strategy. An agronomic biofortification approach that uses crop fertilization with Zn-based fertilizers at the appropriate time to ensure grain Zn enrichment has been found to be cost-effective, easy to practice, and efficient. Genetic biofortification, though time-consuming, is also highly effective. Moreover, a Zn-rich genotype once developed can also be used for many years without any recurring cost. Hence, both agronomic and genetic biofortification can be a very useful tool in alleviating Zn deficiency.
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- Subhashisa Praharaj
- Department of Agronomy, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Pralakhemundi 761211, India; (S.P.); (S.M.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.B.); (V.H.); (P.V.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Agronomy, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Pralakhemundi 761211, India; (S.P.); (S.M.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Pralakhemundi 761211, India;
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- Department of Agronomy, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Pralakhemundi 761211, India; (S.P.); (S.M.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.B.); (V.H.); (P.V.)
- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 01 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.B.); (V.H.); (P.V.)
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (M.B.); (V.H.); (P.V.)
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (A.H.)
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Atsushi O, Ikumi K, Kyoko T. Establishment of a cultivation method for leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. crispa) and komatsuna (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) with high zinc content for patients with zinc deficiency and evaluation of its effectiveness. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:3202-3207. [PMID: 33215704 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Insufficient intake of zinc is associated with various diseases worldwide. To overcome this problem, we aimed to establish a method for cultivating leafy vegetables with high zinc content in hydroponics without inhibiting their growth. Furthermore, we evaluated the effectiveness of the cultivated leafy vegetables with high zinc content in zinc-deficient mice. RESULTS By adjusting the zinc concentration in the hydroponic solution to 5 mg L-1 starting from 7 days before harvesting, the zinc content in leaf lettuce increased eight times of that in the control, without any inhibition of the growth. Furthermore, when oxidized glutathione (GSSG) was added simultaneously with zinc to the hydroponic solution, the zinc content further doubled (16 times of that in the control). Similar results were obtained with komatsuna and red leaf lettuce, although there was a difference in the effect of GSSG treatment. The effectiveness of leafy vegetables with high zinc content in ameliorating zinc deficiency was evaluated by feeding lettuce with high zinc content to zinc-deficient mice. High zinc content lettuce significantly increased the zinc content in the liver, kidneys, gastrocnemius, and tibia of these mice. CONCLUSION We established a cultivation method for lettuce and komatsuna with high zinc content without inhibiting growth by adjusting the zinc concentration in the hydroponic solution at an appropriate concentration for an appropriate period. The result of feeding test indicates that the intake of leafy vegetables with high zinc content can ameliorate zinc deficiency and might be useful in protection from several diseases associated with this deficiency. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ogawa Atsushi
- Department of Biological Production, Akita Prefectural University, Akita, Japan
- Core Research for Evolutionary Science and Technology (CREST) Project, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Production, Akita Prefectural University, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Biological Production, Akita Prefectural University, Akita, Japan
- Core Research for Evolutionary Science and Technology (CREST) Project, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tokyo, Japan
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Soil zinc, serum zinc, and the potential for agronomic biofortification to reduce human zinc deficiency in Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2021; 11:8770. [PMID: 33888842 PMCID: PMC8062485 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88304-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Human zinc deficiency is a global public health problem. Many African soils are zinc deficient (ZnD), indicating fertilizers could increase crop yields and grain Zn levels, thereby increasing Zn in the food supply and alleviating human Zn deficiency. To analyze associations among soil Zn, human Zn deficiency, and child nutritional status, we combined the Ethiopian soil Zn map and the Ethiopian National Micronutrient Survey (ENMS). ENMS provides representative, georeferenced data on child nutritional status using anthropometry of children under five years old (CU5) and on human Zn deficiency among CU5 and women of reproductive age (WRA) using the recommended biomarker, serum Zn. ZnD soils mostly occur in lower altitudes, which are less populated and outside the main crop-producing areas. Serum Zn deficiencies were high, and correlated to soil Zn for children, but not for WRA. About 4 million Ethiopian CU5 are ZnD, and, of these, about 1.5 million live on low-Zn soils (< 2.5 mg/kg), while 0.3 million live on ZnD soils (< 1.5 mg/kg). Therefore, if Zn fertilizers are only applied on ZnD soils, their impact on child Zn deficiency may be limited. Greater impact is possible if Zn fertilizers are applied to soils with sufficient Zn for plant growth and if this results in increased grain Zn. Optimal soil Zn levels for plant and human nutrition may be different, and context-specific optimal levels for the latter must be determined to develop nutrition-sensitive fertilizer policies and recommendations.
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Adetola OY, Kruger J, Ferruzzi MG, Hamaker BR, Taylor JRN. Potential of moringa leaf and baobab fruit food-to-food fortification of wholegrain maize porridge to improve iron and zinc bioaccessibility. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2021; 73:15-27. [PMID: 33858271 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2021.1911962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Food-to-food fortification (FtFF) with moringa leaf (iron source) and/or baobab fruit (citric acid and ascorbic acid source) (each 13-15 g/100 g porridge dry basis (db)) was studied to improve iron and zinc nutritive quality in African-type wholegrain maize-based porridges using in vitro dialysability assay. Moringa FtFF decreased percentage and total bioaccessible iron and zinc, by up to 84% and 45%, respectively. Moringa was very high in calcium, approximately 3% db and calcium-iron-phytate complexes inhibit iron bioavailability. Baobab FtFF increased percentage and total bioaccessible iron and zinc, especially in porridges containing carrot + mango (β-carotene source) and conventionally fortified with FeSO4, by up to 111% and 60%, respectively. The effects were similar to those when ascorbic and citric acids were added as mineral absorption enhancers. While moringa FtFF could be inhibitory to iron and zinc bioavailability in cereal-based porridges, baobab fruit FtFF could improve their bioavailability, especially in combination with conventional iron fortification.
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- Oluyimika Y Adetola
- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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BACKGROUND It has been suggested that low serum zinc levels may be associated with suboptimal outcomes of pregnancy, such as prolonged labour, atonic postpartum haemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm labour and post-term pregnancies, although these associations have not yet been established. This is an update of a review first published in 1997 and subsequently updated in 2007, 2012 and 2015. OBJECTIVES 1. To compare the effects on maternal, fetal, neonatal and infant outcomes in healthy pregnant women receiving zinc supplementation versus no zinc supplementation, or placebo. 2. To assess the above outcomes in a subgroup analysis reviewing studies performed in women who are, or are likely to be, zinc-deficient. SEARCH METHODS For this update, we searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register, ClinicalTrials.gov, the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) (3 July 2020), and reference lists of retrieved studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials of zinc supplementation versus no zinc supplementation or placebo administration during pregnancy, earlier than 27 weeks' gestation. We excluded quasi-randomised controlled trials. We intended to include studies presented only as abstracts, if they provided enough information or, if necessary, by contacting authors to analyse them against our criteria; we did not find any such studies. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors applied the study selection criteria, assessed trial quality and extracted data. When necessary, we contacted study authors for additional information. We assessed the certainty of the evidence using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS For this update, we included 25 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving over 18,000 women and their babies. The overall risk of bias was low in half of the studies. The evidence suggests that zinc supplementation may result in little or no difference in reducing preterm births (risk ratio (RR) 0.87, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.74 to 1.03; 21 studies, 9851 participants; low-certainty evidence). Further, zinc supplementation may make little or no difference in reducing the risk of stillbirth (RR 1.22, 95% CI 0.80 to 1.88; 7 studies, 3295 participants; low-certainty evidence), or perinatal deaths (RR 1.10, 95% CI 0.81 to 1.51; 2 studies, 2489 participants; low-certainty evidence). It is unclear whether zinc supplementation reduces neonatal death, because the certainty of the evidence is very low. Finally, for other birth outcomes, zinc supplementation may make little or no difference to mean birthweight (MD 13.83, 95% CI -15.81 to 43.46; 22 studies, 7977 participants; low-certainty evidence), and probably makes little or no difference in reducing the risk of low birthweight (RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.79 to 1.13; 17 studies, 7399 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) and small-for-gestational age babies when compared to placebo or no zinc supplementation (RR 1.02, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.12; 9 studies, 5330 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). We did not conduct subgroup analyses, as very few studies used normal zinc populations. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is not enough evidence that zinc supplementation during pregnancy results in improvements in maternal or neonatal outcomes. Future research to address ways of improving the overall nutritional status of pregnant women, particularly in low-income regions, and not looking at zinc in isolation, should be an urgent priority.
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- Bianca Carducci
- Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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Gupta PK, Balyan HS, Sharma S, Kumar R. Biofortification and bioavailability of Zn, Fe and Se in wheat: present status and future prospects. TAG. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS. THEORETISCHE UND ANGEWANDTE GENETIK 2021; 134:1-35. [PMID: 33136168 DOI: 10.1007/s00122-020-03709-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Knowledge of genetic variation, genetics, physiology/molecular basis and breeding (including biotechnological approaches) for biofortification and bioavailability for Zn, Fe and Se will help in developing nutritionally improved wheat. Biofortification of wheat cultivars for micronutrients is a priority research area for wheat geneticists and breeders. It is known that during breeding of wheat cultivars for productivity and quality, a loss of grain micronutrient contents occurred, leading to decline in nutritional quality of wheat grain. Keeping this in view, major efforts have been made during the last two decades for achieving biofortification and bioavailability of wheat grain for micronutrients including Zn, Fe and Se. The studies conducted so far included evaluation of gene pools for contents of not only grain micronutrients as above, but also for phytic acid (PA) or phytate and phytase, so that, while breeding for the micronutrients, bioavailability is also improved. For this purpose, QTL interval mapping and GWAS were carried out to identify QTLs/genes and associated markers that were subsequently used for marker-assisted selection (MAS) during breeding for biofortification. Studies have also been conducted to understand the physiology and molecular basis of biofortification, which also allowed identification of genes for uptake, transport and storage of micronutrients. Transgenics using transgenes have also been produced. The breeding efforts led to the development of at least a dozen cultivars with improved contents of grain micronutrients, although land area occupied by these biofortified cultivars is still marginal. In this review, the available information on different aspects of biofortification and bioavailability of micronutrients including Zn, Fe and Se in wheat has been reviewed for the benefit of those, who plan to start work or already conducting research in this area.
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- P K Gupta
- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, 250004, India.
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, 250004, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, 250004, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, 250004, India
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Rehman A, Farooq M, Ullah A, Nadeem F, Im SY, Park SK, Lee DJ. Agronomic Biofortification of Zinc in Pakistan: Status, Benefits, and Constraints. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2020. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2020.591722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Micronutrient malnutrition (e.g., zinc) is one of the major causes of human disease burden in the developing world. Zinc (Zn) deficiency is highly prevalent in the Pakistani population (22.1%), particularly in women and children (under 5 years) due to low dietary Zn intake. In Pakistan, wheat is the primary staple food and is poor in bioavailable Zn. However, the number of malnourished populations has decreased over the last decade due to multiplied public awareness, accelerated use of Zn fertilizers (particularly in wheat and rice), initiation of several national/international research initiatives focusing on Zn biofortification in staple crops and availability of supplements and Zn fortified meals merchandise, nonetheless a large number of people are facing Zn or other micronutrient deficiencies in the country. There are few reports highlighting the significant increase in daily dietary Zn uptake in population consuming biofortified wheat (Zincol-2016) flour; indicating the positive prospect of biofortification interventions up scaling in lowering the risk of dietary Zn deficiency in rural and marginalized communities. Zinc fertilizer strategy has not only helped in enhancing the grain Zn concentration, but it also helped in improving crop yield with high economic return. In addition, Zn biofortified seeds have exhibited strong inherent ability to withstand abiotic stresses and produce higher grain yield under diverse climatic conditions. However, there are many constraints (soil, environment, genetic diversity, antinutrients concentration, socioeconomic factors etc.) that hinder the success of biofortification interventions. This review highlights the status of Zn deficiency in Pakistan, the success of agronomic and genetic biofortification interventions. It also discusses the economics of agronomic biofortification and cost effectiveness of Zn fertilization in field conditions in Pakistan and the potential of Zn biofortified seeds against abiotic stresses. Furthermore, it also highlights the constraints which limit the sustainability of biofortification interventions.
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Gupta S, Kishore A, Alvi MF, Singh V. Designing better input support programs: Lessons from zinc subsidies in Andhra Pradesh, India. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0242161. [PMID: 33270687 PMCID: PMC7714421 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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India has one of the largest agricultural input support programs in the world, delivered in the form of subsidies to farmers, raising concerns about its sustainability. This paper evaluates the performance of one such support, the micronutrient subsidy program in the state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and presents a case for providing this support in the form of direct cash transfers. Under the program, key soil micronutrients- zinc, boron, and gypsum were distributed free of cost to farmers living in micronutrient-deficient areas, with identification and targeting managed entirely by the state. We survey 1621 farmers, 61 agriculture extension officers, and 78 agriculture input dealers to assess the efficacy of the program and to identify bottlenecks preventing effective targeting, with a focus on zinc. We find that use of non-subsidized zinc is high in AP, and awareness of benefits of zinc and physical access to input dealer shops are significant predictors of zinc use. We argue that the free provision of micronutrients may have created demand among farmers, but there is little justification to continue subsidizing such a program at such high rates or resorting to public distribution. We find that micronutrient procurement and distribution has become a burden on extension staff and crowds out the private sector. Our analysis shows that the subsidy can benefit more farmers if it is channeled through the network of private fertilizer dealers. We use administrative data on budgetary outlays and digital soil maps to suggest fiscal redistribution in the form of direct cash transfers that may ensure more effective targeting at a lower cost to the state.
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- Shweta Gupta
- Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- South Asia Region Office, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Environment and Production Technology Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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Arentz S, Hunter J, Yang G, Goldenberg J, Beardsley J, Myers SP, Mertz D, Leeder S. Zinc for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and other acute viral respiratory infections: a rapid review. ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 7:252-260. [PMID: 32837895 PMCID: PMC7395818 DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2020.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The global COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an urgent search for interventions to prevent and treat SARS-CoV-2. Higher risk of infection and adverse outcomes coincide with populations with chronic diseases and elderly who are at risk of zinc deficiency. Through several mechanisms zinc may prevent, reduce severity and duration of symptoms. METHOD An a priori protocol was registered with PROSPERO on 27th April 2020 (CRD42020182044). Eight databases (one Chinese) and four clinical trial registries (one Chinese) were searched for randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials (RCTs), evaluating single or adjunct zinc against placebo or active controls, for prevention and/or treatment of SARS-CoV-2, other coronaviruses or related infections. RR constraints included not searching bibliographies or contacting authors, single reviewers with calibration and second reviewer checking, meta-analyses and quality appraisal of critical and study primary outcomes only and reporting results as they became available. RESULTS 118 publications of 1,627 records met the inclusion criteria (35 Chinese and 83 English publications), 32 for prevention, 78 for treatment and 8 for both. Four RCTs specific to SARS-CoV-2 are ongoing; two are investigating zinc for prevention and two for treatment. As of 7 July 2020, no results were available. A wide range of zinc forms, including nasal spray/gel, lozenges, liquid, tablets and intramuscular were investigated. CONCLUSION Currently, indirect evidence suggests zinc may potentially reduce the risk, duration and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections, particularly for populations at risk of zinc deficiency including people with chronic disease co-morbidities and older adults. Direct evidence to determine if zinc is effective for either prevention or treatment of SARS-CoV-2 is pending. In the interim, assessing zinc status of people with chronic diseases and older adults, as part of a SARS-CoV-2 clinical work-up, is reasonable as both groups have a higher risk of zinc deficiency/insufficiency and poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2.
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- Susan Arentz
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon, United States
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon, United States
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- NatMed Research Unit, Division of Research, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Menzies Centre for Health Policy, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Zhang YY, Stockmann R, Ng K, Ajlouni S. Revisiting phytate-element interactions: implications for iron, zinc and calcium bioavailability, with emphasis on legumes. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 62:1696-1712. [PMID: 33190514 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1846014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate or phytic acid concentration is a prominent factor known to impede divalent element bioavailability in vegetal foods including legumes. Both in vivo and in vitro studies have suggested that phytic acid and other plant-based constituents may synergistically form insoluble complexes affecting bioavailability of essential elements. This review provides an overview of existing investigations on the role of phytic acid in the binding, solubility and bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium with a focus on legumes. Given the presence of various interference factors within legume matrices, current findings suggest that the commonly adapted approach of using phytic acid-element molar ratios as a bioavailability predictor may only be valid in limited circumstances. In particular, differences between protein properties and molar concentrations of other interacting ions are likely responsible for the observed poor correlations. The role of phytate degradation in element bioavailability has been previously examined, and in this review we re-emphasize its importance as a tool to enhance mineral bioavailability of mineral fortified legume crops. Food processing strategies to achieve phytate reduction were identified as promising tools to increase mineral bioavailability and included germination and fermentation, particularly when other bioavailability promoters (e.g. NaCl) are simultaneously added.
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- Yianna Y Zhang
- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,CSIRO Agriculture & Food, Werribee, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Gupta S, Brazier AKM, Lowe NM. Zinc deficiency in low- and middle-income countries: prevalence and approaches for mitigation. J Hum Nutr Diet 2020; 33:624-643. [PMID: 32627912 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This review addresses the prevalence of zinc deficiency in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) and assesses the available strategies for its alleviation. The paucity of national-level data on the zinc deficiency in LMICs is partially a result of the lack of a reliable biomarker. Zinc deficiency appears to be a public health problem in almost all the LMICs, irrespective of the recommended indicators (plasma zinc concentration, dietary zinc adequacy and stunting prevalence) used. Based on plasma/serum zinc concentration (PZC), which is the most appropriate indicator at present, the prevalence of zinc deficiency in LMICs is of concern. Among the 25 countries for which national PZC data were available, 23 had a zinc deficiency prevalence of >20% for at least one physiological group. Zinc supplementation is largely restricted as an adjunct therapy for diarrhoea management in children, and the best platform and the most effective way of preventive zinc supplementation delivery remains to be established. Impact assessment for current zinc fortification programmes in LMICs and the effectiveness of zinc supplementation as part of a multi-micronutrient powder is to be determined. Dietary diversification, though promising for LMICs, is in the nascent stages of development at present. Inclusion of meat and animal products can be an important way of improving zinc status. Programmatic experience with the promotion of home processing techniques to increase absorbable zinc in the diet is lacking. Conventional biofortification techniques are gaining recognition in LMICs; however, transgenic biofortification as a strategy remains controversial.
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- S Gupta
- Lancashire Research Centre for Global Development, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Lancashire Research Centre for Global Development, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Lancashire Research Centre for Global Development, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Hunter J, Arentz S, Goldenberg J, Yang G, Beardsley J, Mertz D, Leeder S. Rapid review protocol: Zinc for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 and other coronavirus-related respiratory tract infections. Integr Med Res 2020; 9:100457. [PMID: 32690999 PMCID: PMC7308745 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2020.100457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background The global COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an urgent search for effective interventions. SARS-CoV-2 mortality/morbidity risk increases with age and for those chronic disease co-morbidities, both of which are associated with lower zinc status, as is the risk of infection. Methods Rapid review methods will be applied to a systematic review of zinc for the prevention or treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and viral respiratory tract infections in humans. Included are published studies reporting randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials that compare zinc intervention to placebo and/or other comparator interventions. English and Chinese language databases will be searched for primary studies of viral respiratory tract infections and clinical trial registries for SARS-CoV-2 infections. Due to concerns about indirectness, studies evaluating non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections will be rated down by one level, and non-specific or confirmed non-coronavirus viral infections will be rated down by two levels. Review constraints include (1) using Google translate when screening articles published in languages other than English or Chinese and limited translation (2) following calibration, only one reviewer will screen articles, extract data, appraise quality and conduct the analysis, (3) prioritising data extraction and meta-analyses of SARS-CoV-2 studies and critical outcomes of other viral infections, followed by high risk groups and (4) reporting important preliminary findings prior to peer review if necessary. Discussion The application of these rapid review methods and broadening the inclusion criteria to include other coronavirus-related viral respiratory tract infections aims to enable a timely evidence appraisal of priority research questions and dissemination of results. Study registration PROSPERO CRD42020182044.
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- Jennifer Hunter
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR, USA
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.,Helfgott Research Institute, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Menzies Centre for Health Policy, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Menzies Centre for Health Policy, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Sun Y, Song K, Sun L, Qin Q, Jiang T, Jiang Q, Xue Y. Morpho-physiological and transcriptome analysis provide insights into the effects of zinc application on nitrogen accumulation and metabolism in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2020; 149:111-120. [PMID: 32062331 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.01.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nitrogen (N) is the essential nutrient for wheat growth and development, its accumulation and metabolism controlled by many other elements. Zinc (Zn) is one of the important elements which tends to have effects on plant N homeostasis. Here in our study, 0 μM and 5 μM Zn was applied to the wheat seedlings culturing in 5 mM (+N) and 0.5 mM (-N) N treatments, respectively. The results showed that the shoot and root length growth performance, total N, NO3-, and amino acid concentrations, glutamine synthetase (GS) activity of wheat were facilitated by 5 μM Zn application under + N and -N conditions. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis indicated that several NO3- transporters genes (TaNRT2.1, TaNPF7.1 and TaNPF7.2) and the genes encoding GS (TaGS1 and TaGS2) were induced by 5 μM Zn. In addition, transcriptional changes in wheat shoots and roots with Zn application were tested by RNA-seq techniques. A total of 147/551 induced and 36/2162 reduced differentially expression genes (DEGs) was detected in wheat shoots/roots, respectively. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses showed that 5 μM Zn mainly affected the glutathione (GSH) metabolism, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and amino acid metabolism, involving in N homeostasis. Furthermore, the relative expression of genes related to phenylalanine, cysteine and methionine metabolism was induced by 5 μM Zn to promote the amino acid accumulation. Overall, these results highlight the facilitating of N accumulation by low level Zn, and provide an insight into the effects of Zn on N metabolism in wheat.
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- Yafei Sun
- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental and Plant Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, China.
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Is There a Link between Zinc Intake and Status with Plasma Fatty Acid Profile and Desaturase Activities in Dyslipidemic Subjects? Nutrients 2019; 12:nu12010093. [PMID: 31905662 PMCID: PMC7019783 DOI: 10.3390/nu12010093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The prevalence of obesity and dyslipidemia has increased worldwide. The role of trace elements in the pathogenesis of these conditions is not well understood. This study examines the relationship between dietary zinc (Zn) intake and plasma concentrations of Zn, copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) with lipid profile indicators, fatty acid composition in plasma phospholipids and desaturase enzyme activities in a dyslipidemic population. The role of the newly proposed biomarker of Zn status, the linoleic:dihomo-gama-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio, in predicting Zn status of dyslipidemic subjects has been explored. The study included 27 dyslipidemic adults, 39-72 years old. Trace elements were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry and fatty acid composition by a liquid gas chromatography. Desaturase activities were calculated from product-precursor fatty acid ratios. Dietary data were obtained using 24 h recall questionnaires. Insufficient dietary intake of Zn, low plasma Zn concentrations and an altered Cu:Zn ratio is related to modified fatty acid profile in subjects with dyslipidemia. Plasma Zn status was associated with obesity. There was no correlation between dietary Zn intake and plasma Zn status. The LA:DGLA ratio was inversely linked to dietary Zn intake. Cu, in addition to Zn, may directly or indirectly, affect the activity of desaturase enzymes.
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Tran BTT, Cavagnaro TR, Watts-Williams SJ. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal inoculation and soil zinc fertilisation affect the productivity and the bioavailability of zinc and iron in durum wheat. MYCORRHIZA 2019; 29:445-457. [PMID: 31456075 DOI: 10.1007/s00572-019-00911-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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There is a growing recognition of the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in food security, specifically the potential for AMF to enhance the yield and mineral nutrition-including phosphorus, zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe)-of food crops. However, the bioavailability of Zn and Fe for humans in the grain of cereal crops can be overestimated by failing to consider the abundance of phytic acid (PA). This is because PA can chelate the micronutrients, making them difficult to absorb. In order to understand the effect of an AM fungus and soil Zn concentration on the productivity and nutritional quality of food parts, this study examined the growth and nutritional responses of durum wheat, with and without inoculation with Rhizophagus irregularis, at five soil Zn concentrations. Growth and nutrient responses of the plants to soil Zn amendment was stronger than responses to AMF. However, the protective effect of AMF under soil Zn toxicity conditions was observed as reduced Zn concentration in the mycorrhizal durum wheat grain at Zn50. Here, AMF inoculation increased the concentration of PA in durum wheat grain but had no effect on the concentration of Zn and Fe; this consequently reduced the predicted bioavailability of grain Zn and Fe, which could lead to a decrease in nutritional quality of the grain. This research suggests that in soil with low (available) phosphorus and Zn concentrations, AMF may reduce the food quality of durum wheat because of an increase in PA concentration, and thus, a decrease in the bioavailability of Zn and Fe.
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- Binh T T Tran
- The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, and the Waite Research Institute, The University of Adelaide, Waite Campus, PMB1, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064, Australia
- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Taynguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, Daklak Province, 63131, Vietnam
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- The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, and the Waite Research Institute, The University of Adelaide, Waite Campus, PMB1, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064, Australia
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- The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, and the Waite Research Institute, The University of Adelaide, Waite Campus, PMB1, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064, Australia.
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, The University of Adelaide, Waite Campus, PMB1, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064, Australia.
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Sharma S, Kaur G, Kumar A, Meena V, Kaur J, Pandey AK. Overlapping transcriptional expression response of wheat zinc-induced facilitator-like transporters emphasize important role during Fe and Zn stress. BMC Mol Biol 2019; 20:22. [PMID: 31547799 PMCID: PMC6757437 DOI: 10.1186/s12867-019-0139-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hexaploid wheat is an important cereal crop that has been targeted to enhance grain micronutrient content including zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe). In this direction, modulating the expression of plant transporters involved in Fe and Zn homeostasis has proven to be one of the promising approaches. The present work was undertaken to identify wheat zinc-induced facilitator-like (ZIFL) family of transporters. The wheat ZIFL genes were characterized for their transcriptional expression response during micronutrient fluctuations and exposure to multiple heavy metals. RESULTS The genome-wide analyses resulted in identification of fifteen putative TaZIFL-like genes, which were distributed only on Chromosome 3, 4 and 5. Wheat ZIFL proteins subjected to the phylogenetic analysis showed the uniform distribution along with rice, Arabidopsis and maize. In-silico analysis of the promoters of the wheat ZIFL genes demonstrated the presence of multiple metal binding sites including those which are involved in Fe and heavy metal homeostasis. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis of wheat ZIFL genes suggested the differential regulation of the transcripts in both roots and shoots under Zn surplus and also during Fe deficiency. Specifically, in roots, TaZIFL2.3, TaZIFL4.1, TaZIFL4.2, TaZIFL5, TaZIFL6.1 and TaZIFL6.2 were significantly up-regulated by both Zn and Fe. This suggested that ZIFL could possibly be regulated by both the nutrient stress in a tissue specific manner. When exposed to heavy metals, TaZIFL4.2 and TaZIFL7.1 show significant up-regulation, whereas TaZIFL5 and TaZIFL6.2 remained almost unaffected. CONCLUSION This is the first report for detailed analysis of wheat ZIFL genes. ZIFL genes also encode for transporter of mugineic acid (TOM) proteins, that are involved in the release of phytosiderophores to enhance Fe/Zn uptake. The detailed expression analysis suggests the varying expression patterns during development of wheat seedlings and also against abiotic/biotic stresses. Overall, this study will lay foundation to prioritize functional assessment of the candidate ZIFL as a putative TOM protein in wheat.
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- Shivani Sharma
- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (Department of Biotechnology), Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab 140306 India
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh, Punjab 160015 India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (Department of Biotechnology), Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab 140306 India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (Department of Biotechnology), Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab 140306 India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (Department of Biotechnology), Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab 140306 India
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- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh, Punjab 160015 India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (Department of Biotechnology), Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab 140306 India
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Wald JP, Asare E, Nakua EK, Nohr D, Lambert C, Riedel S, Gola U, Biesalski HK. Validation of a computer-based analysis tool for real-time dietary assessment within a Ghanaian region. NFS JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Carvalho A, Reis S, Pavia I, Lima-Brito JE. Influence of seed priming with iron and/or zinc in the nucleolar activity and protein content of bread wheat. PROTOPLASMA 2019; 256:763-775. [PMID: 30554374 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-018-01335-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Seed priming with iron (Fe) and/or zinc (Zn) can overcome the reduced availability of these micronutrients in soils and crops, but suitable dosages should be predetermined. Nucleolus responds to stress, such as cytotoxicity, with alterations perceivable by cytogenetic analyses. This work intends to study how seed priming with Fe and/or Zn affects the nucleolar activity in roots and the total soluble protein content in the flour of bread wheat cv. 'Jordão'. Seven priming treatments with 0 mg L-1 to 8 mg L-1 of Fe and/or Zn were performed. In all treatments, each metaphase cell presented a maximum of six nucleolar organizer regions positively stained with silver nitrate (Ag-NORs). Also, a maximum number of six nucleoli per nucleus were observed in all treatments, except in the hydroprimed seeds (used as control) that showed a maximum of five nucleoli, probably due to nucleolar fusion. Irregular interphases were frequent in treatments with the highest dosage of micronutrients (8 mg L-1 Fe and/or 8 mg L-1 Zn). The nucleolar area reduced (p < 0.001) as the number of nucleoli increased, and it was lower in treatments with a combination of Fe and Zn. However, the combinations of Fe and Zn showed the highest concentrations of total soluble protein (p ≤ 0.001). Although a reduced nucleolar area represents low ribosomal RNA gene transcription and ribosomal production, the significant increase of the number of nucleoli in the seeds primed with Fe and Zn enhanced the total soluble protein content as compared to the hydroprimed seeds (control) probably due to an increase of nucleolar surface-to-volume ratio that improved the protein synthesis. Overall, this work revealed that priming of bread wheat seeds with suited dosages of Fe and Zn can improve the nutritional value of flour, and the nucleolar number, morphology, and area can be useful biomarkers in cytotoxicity studies.
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- Ana Carvalho
- Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute (BioISI), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of de Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute (BioISI), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of de Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute (BioISI), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of de Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Ed. Blocos Laboratoriais, A0.04, University of Trasos-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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Improving iron and zinc bioaccessibility through food-to-food fortification of pearl millet with tropical plant foodstuffs (moringa leaf powder, roselle calyces and baobab fruit pulp). Journal of Food Science and Technology 2019; 56:2244-2256. [PMID: 30996458 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-03711-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Essential mineral (iron and zinc) deficiencies are still prevalent in the Semi-arid Tropics, where many people consume monotonous, predominantly cereal-based diets. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of including tropical plant foodstuffs high in iron and zinc (moringa leaves and roselle calyces) or mineral availability enhancers (baobab fruit pulp) in a pearl millet-based food containing a plant food-based provitamin A source, with the aim of preventing iron and zinc deficiencies in the Semi-arid Tropics. Mineral bioaccessibility was assessed by dialysability assay. Moringa, roselle and baobab considerably increased iron and zinc bioaccessibility when added at 10 parts:100 parts pearl millet (dry basis). These foodstuffs, increased the contribution to the absolute iron requirements of women of reproductive age by 2.5, 2.1 and 2.3 times for moringa, roselle and baobab, respectively and to their absolute zinc requirements by 2.4, 2.1 and 2.7 times, respectively. Combining these plant foodstuffs could contribute up to 28% and 41% of the women's absolute iron and zinc requirements, respectively, from a single meal. Moringa, despite having the highest iron content, when added at a very high level (30 parts:100 parts pearl millet) decreased bioaccessible iron and zinc, most probably primarily due to its high calcium content. Food-to-food fortification of staple cereal foods with moringa leaves, roselle calyces or baobab fruit pulp plus a provitamin A source can potentially sustainably improve iron and zinc bioavailability in the diets of at-risk communities in the Semi-arid Tropics.
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Kenzhebayeva S, Abekova A, Atabayeva S, Yernazarova G, Omirbekova N, Zhang G, Turasheva S, Asrandina S, Sarsu F, Wang Y. Mutant Lines of Spring Wheat with Increased Iron, Zinc, and Micronutrients in Grains and Enhanced Bioavailability for Human Health. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:9692053. [PMID: 31001559 PMCID: PMC6437721 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9692053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Deficiency of metals, primarily Fe and Zn, affects over half of the world's population. Human diets dominated by cereal products cause micronutrient malnutrition, which is common in many developing countries where populations depend heavily on staple grain crops such as wheat, maize, and rice. Biofortification is one of the most effective approaches to alleviate malnutrition. Genetically stable mutant spring wheat lines (M7 generation) produced via 100 or 200 Gy gamma treatments to broaden genetic variation for grain nutrients were analyzed for nutritionally important minerals (Ca, Fe, and Zn), their bioavailability, and grain protein content (GPC). Variation was 172.3-883.0 mg/kg for Ca, 40.9-89.0 mg/kg for Fe, and 22.2-89.6 mg/kg for Zn. In mutant lines, among the investigated minerals, the highest increases in concentrations were observed in Fe, Zn, and Ca when compared to the parental cultivar Zhenis. Some mutant lines, mostly in the 100 Gy-derived germplasm, had more than two-fold higher Fe, Zn, and Ca concentrations, lower phytic acid concentration (1.4-2.1-fold), and 6.5-7% higher grain protein content compared to the parent. Variation was detected for the molar ratios of Ca:Phy, Phy:Fe, and Phy:Zn (1.27-10.41, 1.40-5.32, and 1.78-11.78, respectively). The results of this study show how genetic variation generated through radiation can be useful to achieve nutrient biofortification of crops to overcome human malnutrition.
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- Saule Kenzhebayeva
- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Kazakh Institute of Agricultural and Breeding, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Agronomy Department, Zhejiang University, Zijinggang Campus, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- The Plant Breeding and Genetics Section, Joint FAO/IAEA Division, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kazakh National University, Named After Al-Farabi, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Uwiringiyimana V, Ocké MC, Amer S, Veldkamp A. Predictors of stunting with particular focus on complementary feeding practices: A cross-sectional study in the northern province of Rwanda. Nutrition 2018; 60:11-18. [PMID: 30508763 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2018.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to review the factors associated with stunting in the northern province of Rwanda by assessing anthropometric status, dietary intake, and overall complementary feeding practices. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study with 138 children 5 to 30 mo of age. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on sociodemographic characteristics of each mother and child and breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. Anthropometric status was assessed using height-for-age z-scores for children and body mass index for caregivers. Dietary intakes were estimated using a 24-h recall. Multiple linear and logistic regression models were performed to study the predictors of height-for-age z scores and stunting. RESULTS There was a 42% stunting prevalence. Prevalence of continued breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding were 92% and 50%, respectively. Most children (62%) fell into the low dietary diversity score group. The nutrient intake from complementary foods was below recommendations. The odds of stunting were higher in children >12 mo of age (odds ratio [OR], 1.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08-1.29). Exclusive breastfeeding (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.10-0.48) and deworming tablet use in the previous 6 mo (OR, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.07-0.80) decreased significantly the odds of stunting in children. Also, the body mass index of the caretaker (β = 0.08 kg/m2; 95% CI, 0.00-0.17) and dietary zinc intake (β = 1.89 mg/d; 95% CI, 0.29-3.49) were positively associated with the height-for-age z scores. CONCLUSION Interventions focusing on optimal nutrition during the complementary feeding stage, exclusive breastfeeding, and the use of deworming tablets have the potential to substantially reduce stunting in children in the northern province of Rwanda.
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- Vestine Uwiringiyimana
- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands; Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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Noulas C, Tziouvalekas M, Karyotis T. Zinc in soils, water and food crops. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2018; 49:252-260. [PMID: 29472130 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2018.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A basic knowledge of the dynamics of zinc (Zn) in soils, water and plants are important steps in achieving sustainable solutions to the problem of Zn deficiency in crops and humans. This paper aims at reviewing and discussing the relevant aspects of the role of Zn in the soil-water-plant agro biological system: from the origins of Zn in soils and water to soil Zn deficiency distribution and the factors affecting soil Zn availability to plants, therefore to elucidate the strategies potentially help combating Zn deficiency problems in soil-plant-human continuum. This necessitates identifying the main areas of Zn-deficient soils and food crops and treating them with Zn amendments, mainly fertilizers in order to increase Zn uptake and Zn use efficiency to crops. In surface and groundwater, Zn enters the environment from various sources but predominately from the erosion of soil particles containing Zn. In plants is involved in several key physiological functions (membrane structure, photosynthesis, protein synthesis, and drought and disease tolerance) and is required in small but nevertheless critical contents. Several high revenue food crops such as beans, citrus, corn, rice etc are highly susceptible to Zn deficiency and biofortification is considered as a promising method to accumulate high content of Zn especially in grains. With the world population continuing to rise and the problems of producing extra food rich in Zn to provide an adequate standard of nutrition to increase, it is very important that any losses in production easily corrected so as Zn deficiencies are prevented.
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- Christos Noulas
- Hellenic Agricultural Organization 'DEMETER', Agricultural Research General Directorate (N.AG.RE.F.), Institute of Industrial and Forage Crops, Department of Soil and Water Resources, 1, Theophrastou Str., 41335, Larissa, Greece.
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- Hellenic Agricultural Organization 'DEMETER', Agricultural Research General Directorate (N.AG.RE.F.), Institute of Industrial and Forage Crops, Department of Soil and Water Resources, 1, Theophrastou Str., 41335, Larissa, Greece
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- Hellenic Agricultural Organization 'DEMETER', Agricultural Research General Directorate (N.AG.RE.F.), Institute of Industrial and Forage Crops, Department of Soil and Water Resources, 1, Theophrastou Str., 41335, Larissa, Greece
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Ayana G, Moges T, Samuel A, Asefa T, Eshetu S, Kebede A. Dietary zinc intake and its determinants among Ethiopian children 6-35 months of age. BMC Nutr 2018; 4:30. [PMID: 32153891 PMCID: PMC7050893 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-018-0237-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Adequate zinc intake is essential for the growth and neurobehavioral development of young children. Zinc deficiency in children is recognized as risk factor for stunting. In Ethiopia, 38% of children under five years of age are stunted. This analysis was conducted to measure dietary zinc intake and to identify its determinants among children 6–35 months of age to design appropriate intervention. Methods Nationally and regionally representative data available from 6752 children 6–35 months of age from the Ethiopian national food consumption survey were analyzed. A multivariate model was used to identify determinants of dietary zinc intake. Results We found low dietary zinc intake among children 6–35 month age. National average dietary zinc intake was 1.74 mg/day. Socio-economic status, maternal education, and maternal age were positively associated with dietary zinc intake, while the number of children under 5 years-of-age in a household was negatively associated with dietary zinc intake (p < 0.0001). Children reportedly sick in the previous 2 weeks were most likely to have low dietary zinc intake (p < 0.0001). Conclusion The observed low dietary zinc intake in Ethiopian children has a significant association with health status of children, providing evidence for nutrition and health planners to emphasize on promoting consumption of zinc rich foods and preventing morbidity from common infections.
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- Girmay Ayana
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Reis S, Pavia I, Carvalho A, Moutinho-Pereira J, Correia C, Lima-Brito J. Seed priming with iron and zinc in bread wheat: effects in germination, mitosis and grain yield. PROTOPLASMA 2018; 255:1179-1194. [PMID: 29453498 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-018-1222-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Currently, the biofortification of crops like wheat with micronutrients such as iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) is extremely important due to the deficiencies of these micronutrients in the human diet and in soils. Agronomic biofortification with Fe and Zn can be done through different exogenous strategies such as soil application, foliar spraying, and seed priming. However, the excess of these micronutrients can be detrimental to the plants. Therefore, in the last decade, a high number of studies focused on the evaluation of their phytotoxic effects to define the best strategies for biofortification of bread wheat. In this study, we investigated the effects of seed priming with different dosages (1 mg L-1 to 8 mg L-1) of Fe and/or Zn in germination, mitosis and yield of bread wheat cv. 'Jordão' when compared with control. Overall, our results showed that: micronutrient dosages higher than 4 mg L-1 negatively affect the germination; Fe and/or Zn concentrations higher than 2 mg L-1 significantly decrease the mitotic index and increase the percentage of dividing cells with anomalies; treatments performed with 8 mg L-1 of Fe and/or 8 mg L-1 Zn caused negative effects in germination, mitosis and grain yield. Moreover, seed priming with 2 mg L-1 Fe + 2 mg L-1 Zn has been shown to be non-cytotoxic, ensuring a high rate of germination (80%) and normal dividing cells (90%) as well as improving tillering and grain yield. This work revealed that seed priming with Fe and Zn micronutrients constitutes a useful and alternative approach for the agronomic biofortification of bread wheat.
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- Sara Reis
- Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (BioISI-UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (BioISI-UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Biosystems & Integrative Sciences Institute, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (BioISI-UTAD), 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Blocos Laboratoriais, A0.04, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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Nkrumah PN, Echevarria G, Erskine PD, van der Ent A. Contrasting nickel and zinc hyperaccumulation in subspecies of Dichapetalum gelonioides from Southeast Asia. Sci Rep 2018; 8:9659. [PMID: 29942028 PMCID: PMC6018115 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26859-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Hyperaccumulator plants have the unique ability to concentrate specific elements in their shoot in concentrations that can be thousands of times greater than in normal plants. Whereas all known zinc hyperaccumulator plants are facultative hyperaccumulators with only populations on metalliferous soils hyperaccumulating zinc (except for Arabidopsis halleri and Noccaea species that hyperaccumulate zinc irrespective of the substrate), the present study discovered that Dichapetalum gelonioides is the only (zinc) hyperaccumulator known to occur exclusively on 'normal' soils, while hyperaccumulating zinc. We recorded remarkable foliar zinc concentrations (10 730 µg g-1, dry weight) in Dichapetalum gelonioides subsp. sumatranum growing on 'normal' soils with total soil zinc concentrations of only 20 µg g-1. The discovery of zinc hyperaccumulation in this tropical woody plant, especially the extreme zinc concentrations in phloem and phloem-fed tissues (reaching up to 8465 µg g-1), has possible implications for advancing zinc biofortification in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, we report exceptionally high foliar nickel concentrations in D. subsp. tuberculatum (30 260 µg g-1) and >10 wt% nickel in the ash, which can be exploited for agromining. The unusual nickel and zinc accumulation behaviour suggest that Dichapetalum-species may be an attractive model to study hyperaccumulation and hypertolerance of these elements in tropical hyperaccumulator plants.
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- Philip Nti Nkrumah
- Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Université de Lorraine, INRA, Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, Nancy, 54000, France
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- Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
- Université de Lorraine, INRA, Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, Nancy, 54000, France.
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Nutritional constituents of pseudo cereals and their potential use in food systems: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Liu E, Pimpin L, Shulkin M, Kranz S, Duggan CP, Mozaffarian D, Fawzi WW. Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Growth Outcomes in Children under 5 Years of Age. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10030377. [PMID: 29558383 PMCID: PMC5872795 DOI: 10.3390/nu10030377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The effects of zinc supplementation on child growth, and prior reviews of these studies, have shown mixed results. We aim to systematically review and meta-analyze randomized controlled trials evaluating effects of preventive zinc supplementation for 3 months or longer during pregnancy or in children up to age 5 years on pregnancy outcomes and child growth; (2) Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and trial registries for eligible trials up to October 10, 2017. Inclusion selection and data extractions were performed independently and in duplicate. Study quality was evaluated by the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Findings were pooled using random effects meta-analysis, with heterogeneity assessed by I² and τ² statistic, stratified analyses, and meta-regression, and publication bias by Egger's and Begg's tests; (3) Results: Seventy-eight trials with 34,352 unique participants were identified, including 24 during pregnancy and 54 in infancy/childhood. Maternal zinc supplementation did not significantly increase birth weight (weighted mean difference (WMD) = 0.08 kg, 95%CI: -0.05, 0.22) or decrease the risk of low birth weight (RR = 0.76, 95%CI: 0.52-1.11). Zinc supplementation after birth increased height (WMD = 0.23 cm, 95%CI: 0.09-0.38), weight (WMD = 0.14 kg, 95%CI: 0.07-0.21), and weight-for-age Z-score (WMD = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.001-0.087), but not height-for-age Z-score (WMD = 0.02, 95%CI: -0.01-0.06) or weight-for-height Z score (WMD = 0.02, 95%CI: -0.03-0.06). Child age at zinc supplementation appeared to modify the effects on height (P-interaction = 0.002) and HAZ (P-interaction = 0.06), with larger effects of supplementation starting at age ≥2 years (WMD for height = 1.37 cm, 95%CI: 0.50-2.25; WMD for HAZ = 0.12, 95%CI: 0.05-0.19). No significant effects of supplementation were found on the risk of stunting, underweight or wasting; (4) Conclusion: Although the possibility of publication bias and small study effect could not be excluded, the current meta-analysis indicates that zinc supplementation in infants and early childhood, but not pregnancy, increases specific growth outcomes, with evidence for a potentially stronger effect after 2 years of age. These findings inform recommendation and policy development for zinc supplementation to improve growth among young children.
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- Enju Liu
- Institutional Centers of Clinical and Translational Research, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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