Iowa State study finds corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 16:28
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new Iowa State University study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified corn being developed through conventional plant breeding as an effective tool to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.