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The study aims to (i) carry out agronomic research and human nutrition efficacy trials to increase the iron content of seed and iron bioavailability in rice diets; (ii) develop capacity at selected NARS (BAN, INO, PHI, VIE) for adapting iron-dense varities to local growing conditions for eventual dissemination to farmers; and (iii) support economic research to demonstrate feasiblity and cost-eefectiveness of the plant breeding strategy, and prepare a regional investment plan for rapid disseminat... Read More

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