Genome editing for nutritional biofortification in maize: bridging molecular innovation and food security in the Global South
Micronutrient deficiency is a prevalent challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa and other geographies of the Global South where populations rely on maize as the primary calorie source. Globally, the most widespread micronutrient deficiencies include iron, zinc, and vitamin A, which are inherently low in maize. Besides, maize g...