The contribution of transgenic plants to better health through improved nutrition: opportunities and constraints
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Title
The contribution of transgenic plants to better health through improved nutrition: opportunities and constraints
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Keywords
Transgenic crops, Micronutrients, Food security, Vitamins, Minerals, Genetic engineering
Journal
Genes and Nutrition
Volume 8, Issue 1, Pages 29-41
Publisher
Springer Nature
Online
2012-08-28
DOI
10.1007/s12263-012-0315-5
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