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September 29, 2015

Scientists develop rice variety with high folate stability
Gent, Belgium (SPX) Sep 23, 2015
The human body is unable to make vitamin B9, better known as folate. Adults need approximately 400 microgram of folates per day to remain healthy, a number which is increased to 600 microgram for pregnant women. Folates are abundant in green leafy vegetables (folium is Latin for leaf), such as spinach and legumes (e.g. beans). Most staple crops, such as rice and other cereals, contain very low amounts of this vitamin. Inadequate folate intake can have severe effects on human health. In addition to ... read more

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