Study Finds That More Nutritious Pearl Millet Can Meet Full Iron Needs of Children
Washington, D.C., August 12, 2013. A study just published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that pearl millet bred to contain more iron can provide young children with their full daily iron needs. Pearl millet is an important staple food in semi-arid regions of India and Africa, where iron deficiency is widespread. Lack of iron impairs …