Several other studies that have since been conducted across the world have confirmed biofortification to be a cost-effective and sustainable solution. - Maria Andrade

Our research triggered global acceptance of the concept of biofortification. Since then, biofortification has been confirmed to be a cost-effective and sustainable solution.

The sweet potato variety has been mainstreamed as a technology for combating vitamin A deficiency. Most importantly, our research triggered global acceptance of the concept of biofortification.

In Mozambique, at the time cassava was the main food crop, followed by maize, with sweet potato coming a distant fifth.