From Golden Rice to Golden Diets: How to turn its recent approval into practice

Steur, Hans De; Stein, Alexander J.; Demont, Matty

doi:10.1016/j.gfs.2021.100596

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“…A few Asian countries have already released Bt brinjal (eggplant, Solanum melongena) and GM maize for commercial production (Shelton et al, 2018; https:// allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2019/01/gmo-corn-transformingfarmers-lives-philippines/). The Philippine government has approved the release of provitamin A-rich (b-carotene) Golden Rice cultivar in their country (Steur et al, 2022; https://www.irri.org/news-andevents/news/philippines-becomes-first-country-approve-nutrientenriched-golden-rice). "Golden Rice" has been judged as safe to eat by the US Food and Drug Administration (Owens, 2018).…”

Section: Grain Cropsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A few Asian countries have already released Bt brinjal (eggplant, Solanum melongena ) and GM maize for commercial production ( Shelton et al., 2018 ; ). The Philippine government has approved the release of provitamin A-rich (β-carotene) Golden Rice cultivar in their country ( Steur et al., 2022 ; ). “Golden Rice” has been judged as safe to eat by the US Food and Drug Administration ( Owens, 2018 ).…”

Section: Genetically Modified “Provitamin A” Biofortified Cropsmentioning

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Biofortification to avoid malnutrition in humans in a changing climate: Enhancing micronutrient bioavailability in seed, tuber, and storage roots

Dwivedi¹,

Garcia‐Oliveira

Govindaraj

et al. 2023

Front. Plant Sci.

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Malnutrition results in enormous socio-economic costs to the individual, their community, and the nation’s economy. The evidence suggests an overall negative impact of climate change on the agricultural productivity and nutritional quality of food crops. Producing more food with better nutritional quality, which is feasible, should be prioritized in crop improvement programs. Biofortification refers to developing micronutrient -dense cultivars through crossbreeding or genetic engineering. This review provides updates on nutrient acquisition, transport, and storage in plant organs; the cross-talk between macro- and micronutrients transport and signaling; nutrient profiling and spatial and temporal distribution; the putative and functionally characterized genes/single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with Fe, Zn, and β-carotene; and global efforts to breed nutrient-dense crops and map adoption of such crops globally. This article also includes an overview on the bioavailability, bioaccessibility, and bioactivity of nutrients as well as the molecular basis of nutrient transport and absorption in human. Over 400 minerals (Fe, Zn) and provitamin A-rich cultivars have been released in the Global South. Approximately 4.6 million households currently cultivate Zn-rich rice and wheat, while ~3 million households in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America benefit from Fe-rich beans, and 2.6 million people in sub-Saharan Africa and Brazil eat provitamin A-rich cassava. Furthermore, nutrient profiles can be improved through genetic engineering in an agronomically acceptable genetic background. The development of “Golden Rice” and provitamin A-rich dessert bananas and subsequent transfer of this trait into locally adapted cultivars are evident, with no significant change in nutritional profile, except for the trait incorporated. A greater understanding of nutrient transport and absorption may lead to the development of diet therapy for the betterment of human health.

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Section: Grain Cropsmentioning

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Section: Genetically Modified “Provitamin A” Biofortified Cropsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biofortification to avoid malnutrition in humans in a changing climate: Enhancing micronutrient bioavailability in seed, tuber, and storage roots

Dwivedi¹,

Garcia‐Oliveira

Govindaraj

et al. 2023

Front. Plant Sci.

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“…De Steur et al (2010 found that Chinese customers were willing to pay a premium for folate-rich genetically modified rice. Based on a systematic review of 14 studies, De Steur et al (2022) found high consumer acceptance rates, purchase intentions, and willingness to pay (price premiums up to 67%) for provitamin A-rich "Golden Rice". My et al (2018a) observed that health conscious consumers were willing to pay a higher premium for sustainably-produced rice.…”

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How do rice consumers trade off sustainability and health labels? Evidence from Vietnam

Cuong

Connor

Demont

et al. 2022

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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IntroductionStrategies for increasing rice production in the Asian Mega-Deltas have led to environmental degradation, resource overexploitation, and high greenhouse gas emissions. Certified sustainable production labels can support governments in their efforts to render rice value chains more sustainable by simultaneously fostering planetary and human health. Little is known, however, about how consumers trade off sustainability and health attributes in staple crops such as rice. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by investigating Vietnamese consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for rice characterized by multi-attribute sustainability and health certification labels.MethodsWe collected empirical data from 410 supermarket consumers in Can Tho, Vietnam using a choice experiment survey. The results were analyzed using a mixed logit model to determine consumers' preferences for sustainability and health traits in rice. Four price levels were used to elicit willingness-to-pay for four certification labels: low-emission, eco-friendly, ethically produced, and low glycemic index rice. By separating the components that make up the concept of sustainability and by including a label related to personal health and diet preferences, we are able to gain an understanding of the value consumers place on attributes that benefit the common good vs. attributes that benefit the individual consumer.ResultsThe results showed that consumers were willing to pay a price premium for all certification labels, with the highest marginal utility assigned to low glycemic index rice.DiscussionCertification of eco-friendly and ethical production generated similar utility levels, while low-emission rice was valued lower, although it still fetched a significant price premium compared to the status-quo option of rice with no certifications. The results of this study can help policymakers and value chain actors develop rice value chains that integrate sustainable production practices as well as foster the nutrition and health of rice consumers.

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“…6,7 As a result of their positive direct and indirect economic and environmental effects in both developing and developed countries, [8][9][10][11] GMOs are often advocated to help address global food and nutrition security challenges. [12][13][14][15] Genetic modification (GM) technology can be used to produce crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to stresses and have enhanced nutritional value; the latter is important from the perspective of dietitians. 5,[16][17][18][19] Despite the clear benefits of GMOs, and in the absence of concrete evidence of negative effects on human health following GMO comsumption, [20][21][22][23][24] their introduction is still controversial.…”

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Belgian dietitians′ knowledge, perceptions and willingness‐to‐recommend of genetically modified food and organisms

De Mesmaeker,

Tran,

Verbeecke

et al. 2023

J Human Nutrition Diet

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BackgroundDietitians play a critical role in the public's relationship with food and are often overlooked as an important stakeholder group in the general debate about sustainable food. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are one type of modern food source that could contribute to a more sustainable food system. This case study is the first to examine the knowledge, perception and willingness‐to‐recommend (WTR) genetically modified (GM) foods by dietitians in Europe.MethodsAn online survey was addressed to all members of the Flemish Association of Dietitians (Belgium) in 2021, resulting in a sample of 98 valid responses. Multivariate linear regression included sociodemographic, knowledge, and attitudinal factors as the independent variables to explain dietitians' WTR.ResultsFlemish dietitians had limited knowledge of GMOs; only about half of the GM questions were answered correctly. Most dietitians (53%–76%) would recommend GMOs with positive effects on human nutrition or sustainability, whereas few dietitians (19%–27%) would recommend other GMO applications. Trust in GMO information sources and perceived GM benefits significantly influenced a positive WTR of GM foods. Predominant negative information about GM foods was significantly associated with dietitians' low trust and WTR such foods.ConclusionsCountering the predominantly negative portrayal with more neutral and factual information could improve trust, which in turn could positively influence dietitians' perceptions towards GMOs. By further examining the knowledge and perception of dietitians worldwide GMOs and gene‐edited products, new insights could be could gathered into the positioning of this underexposed stakeholder group.

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From Golden Rice to Golden Diets: How to turn its recent approval into practice

Cited by 21 publications

References 22 publications

Biofortification to avoid malnutrition in humans in a changing climate: Enhancing micronutrient bioavailability in seed, tuber, and storage roots

Biofortification to avoid malnutrition in humans in a changing climate: Enhancing micronutrient bioavailability in seed, tuber, and storage roots

How do rice consumers trade off sustainability and health labels? Evidence from Vietnam

Belgian dietitians′ knowledge, perceptions and willingness‐to‐recommend of genetically modified food and organisms

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