The common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and white- or yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes, Ipomoea batatas, are widely grown in Uganda as both food and cash crops.
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Acceptance and integration of biofortified vitamin A maize into common diets in northern Zambia
In 2014, a utilization survey was conducted by HarvestPlus among Zambian households belonging to the Livelihood Enhancement Groups (LEGs) that participated in the cultivation of Vitamin A maize (VAM) in the Northern Province.
Zinc is an important nutrient for human health, especially for the growth of children (Caulfield and Black 2004).
Micronutrient deficiency, especially vitamin A deficiency, is a major problem in developing countries (Aguayo and Baker 2005; Black et al. 2008; Kennedy et al. 2003).
The changing structure of the maize seed industry in Zambia: Prospects for orange maize
This paper reviews the changing structure of the maize seed industry in Zambia and presents findings of baseline and key informant interviews, in order to propose elements of a marketing strategy for the seeds of provitamin A-rich maize varieties.