date:Jan 31, 2013
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University, UK, have developed a novel and natural method which uses 'nano-rust' particles to fortify potatoes with iron, an innovation which could help tackle iron deficiency anaemia.
Anaemia affects nearly a quarter of the world's population, with 50% of these cases caused due to iron deficiency anaemia.
Iron deficiency is a major problem in several countries due to the low iron content in staple foods such as potatoes, rice and wheat.
The problem is expected