by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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Biofortification of seeds made using zinc produces small, mature plants that can address malnutrition on a global scale, researchers at Penn State University<\/strong> claim. The investigation focused on so-called microgreens<\/strong>, or vegetables harvested shortly after planting that are particularly rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.<\/p>\n “Microgreens and sprouts are similar but they are not the same thing,” says a statement<\/a> from the U.S based university. “A sprout<\/strong> is the first stage in a plant’s life cycle after the seed germinates. When the baby plant grows beyond its first shoot and root, it transitions to the microgreen stage. Microgreens are essentially the mature plant in miniature, with leaves, stems and roots.”<\/p>\n