Profil des membres
Prof. Nicola Lowe
Organisation:
University of Central Lancashire
Pays:
Royaume-Uni
Domaine(s) de spécialisation
I am working on:
An effectiveness trial of Biofortified wheat (with zinc) in Pakistan
Prof. Nicola Lowe
Dear all,
Q2. Are you conducting any research on the impact of agriculture and environment on food and nutrition security?
Yes – we are interested in reducing zinc deficiency in Pakistan. Currently, deficiency is widespread with over 40% of women deficient. Most households in Pakistan consume wheat flour on a daily basis. Biofortification through crop breeding and application of zinc fertilizers can increase the concentration of zinc in wheat grain and offers a strategy to help alleviate zinc deficiency.
We are conducting research near Peshawar among a marginalised population to test the effectiveness of biofortified wheat flour for improving nutritional zinc status: http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/projects?ref=BB%2FP02338X%2F1
The flour has been milled from a strain of wheat grain, recently released in Pakistan by HarvestPlus
The protocol is registered with the ISRCTN (International Standard Registered Clinical/soCial sTudy Number) here: http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN83678069
In Pakistan, the research is coordinated and conducted by the Khyber Medical University, The Abaseen Foundation and Fauji Fertilizer Company. Please follow our project #BiZiFED on Twitter and get in touch if you have any questions.
Thanks,
The BiZiFED Team