Scientists Find the Gene That Controls Folate in Sweet Potatoes
Researchers discovered a specific gene called IbADCL1 that controls how much folate (a vital B vitamin) sweet potatoes store in their roots. By studying 26 …
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New Baby Food Mix Could Fight Vitamin A Deficiency
Researchers in Ghana created a new baby food blend using orange-fleshed sweet potato, Bambara groundnut, and brown rice to help babies get the nutrients they …
Read MoreWhy Women and Men Grow and Eat Sweet Potatoes Differently
Researchers in Ghana studied how men and women differently grow and eat sweet potatoes. They surveyed 300 people and found that men do most of the planting and …
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