The goal of this project is to develop transgenic sorghum varieties that will deliver essential amino acids (lysine, threonine and tryptophan), vitamins A and E, iron and zinc - all of which are deficient in sorghum - to African populations in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The end-product is referred to as African Biofortified Sorghum (ABS). Taking cognisance of the limitations of classic breeding in the area of nutrition in fortifying sorghum with these essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals, the strategy will rely on genetic engineering
Reference:
Mehlo, L, Grootboom, M, O'Kennedy, MM and Okole, B. 2006. Sorghum biotechnology for food and health. CSIR Research and Innovation Conference: 1st CSIR Biennial Conference, CSIR International Convention Centre Pretoria, 27-28 February 2006, pp1
Mehlo, L., Grootboom, M., O'Kennedy, M. M., & Okole, B. (2006). Sorghum biotechnology for food and health. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2689
Mehlo, L, M Grootboom, Maretha M O'Kennedy, and B Okole. "Sorghum biotechnology for food and health." (2006): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2689
Mehlo L, Grootboom M, O'Kennedy MM, Okole B, Sorghum biotechnology for food and health; 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2689 .
