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Focussed biofortification program of iron pearl millet by HarvestPlus.
Source: HarvestPlus,http://www.harvestplus.org/sites/default/files/BiofortificationProgressBriefsAugust2014WEB0.pdf
| Crop | Target Country | Baseline (mg/kg) | Target increment (mg/kg) | Target level in crop (mg/kg) | Farmer benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl millet | India, secondary countries: West Africa | 47 | + 30 | 77 | High yielding, downy mildew resistant, drought tolerant |
