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[Methodology for selecting areas for biofortified crop intervention].

Fredy A Monserrate Rojas¹, Helena Pachón, Glenn G Hyman

¹Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Agronomía, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Palmira, Colombia. famonserrate@gmail.com

Revista Panamericana De Salud Publica = Pan American Journal of Public Health

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Biofortification of staple crops like beans and corn can help reduce nutritional deficiencies in specific regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. This study used GIS to pinpoint optimal areas for crop biofortification interventions.

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Public Health Nutrition
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Context:

Nutritional deficiencies remain a significant public health challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Staple crops are primary food sources for many populations in the region.
Biofortification offers a sustainable strategy to enhance the nutritional value of commonly consumed foods.

Purpose:

To identify geographical areas within Latin America and the Caribbean suitable for biofortification of staple crops.
To reduce widespread nutritional deficiencies through targeted agricultural interventions.
To map overlaps between nutritional risks, crop production, and demographic data.

Summary:

A Geographic Information System (GIS) integrated data on nutritional risks, crop production, food consumption, and socioeconomic factors across 11 countries.
Four case studies (Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico) analyzed thematic maps to identify areas with high nutritional risk and crop production overlap.
Specific regions were identified for iron, zinc, amino-acid, and beta-carotene biofortification of beans, corn, and cassava.

Impact:

Provides a data-driven approach for implementing effective biofortification programs.
Aims to improve micronutrient intake and reduce deficiencies in vulnerable populations.
Supports evidence-based policy decisions for agricultural and nutritional interventions in the region.