Science January 2000 PMID 10634784

Engineering the provitamin A (beta-carotene) biosynthetic pathway into (carotenoid-free) rice endosperm.

X Ye, S Al-Babili, A Klöti, J Zhang, P Lucca, P Beyer, I Potrykus

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These discussions reflect excitement and recognition of Golden Rice's potential to address vitamin A deficiency, with many posts emphasizing its life-saving impact—like saving over a million people annually—using words such as 'potential,' 'save,' and 'combat.' The tone is optimistic and appreciative, underscoring the significance of this scientific achievement for global health.

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Most discussions praise Golden Rice for its potential to combat vitamin A deficiency and save lives, indicating strong agreement on its importance.

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Posts show high interest by highlighting the social impact and technological innovation behind the biofortified rice.

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There is broad consensus that this biotechnology breakthrough could significantly improve public health, especially in vulnerable populations.

Abstract in brief

  • Rice is a key staple food but is often milled, removing the nutrient-rich aleurone layer, which leads to vitamin A deficiency in populations relying heavily on it.
  • Many countries, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, face serious public health issues due to this deficiency.
  • To address this, scientists used recombinant DNA technology to enrich rice's nutritional value by introducing genes that allow the endosperm to produce provitamin A.

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EuropaBio
@EuropaBio · X

German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitamin A, it has the potential to save 1m+ people every year from malnutrition and blindness. #25YearsAgBiotech Paper: https://t.co/bJ4tO821eW https://t.co/w3H0ZVlSXp

May 28, 2020 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 14,233 followers View post →
GMOInfo_IT
@GMOInfo_IT · X

È oro perché contiene più betacarotene, è d'oro perché contribuisce alla #nutrizione dei popoli più poveri: ha il potenziale di salvare più di 1 milione di persone da malnutrizione e cecità. 20 anni fa veniva alla luce il #GoldenRice #25YearsAgBiotech #OGM https://t.co/XvqzeZsSxL https://t.co/lSfVGRuGlS

Jul 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 363 followers View post →
Saatgut kann mehr (@saatgutkannmehr.bsky.social)
@SaatgutKannMehr · X

Deutsche & Schweizer Wissenschaftler entwickelten #GoldenRice im Jahr 2000. Angereichert mit Beta-Carotin (Provitamin-A) hat er das Potenzial, die Folgen von Vitamin A Mangel - wie Blindheit - zu bekämpfen. #25JahreAgBiotech Paper: https://t.co/w2spq5I7DQ https://t.co/kpJswKXRFi

May 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,363 followers View post →
Sukinah Aldhamen
@DhamenSukinah · X

أن تصل متأخرًا خيرًا من أن لا تصل أبدًا

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 like · 732 followers View post →
CropLife International
@CropLifeIntl · X

RT @EuropaBio: German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitam…

Jun 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 21,156 followers View post →
Hugo Angulo
@thermotronica · X

Good grief https://t.co/92l7Hdzk7Y

Sep 24, 2024 · 2,980 followers View post →

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Hugo Angulo
@thermotronica · X

Good grief https://t.co/92l7Hdzk7Y

Sep 24, 2024 · 2,980 followers View post →
Sukinah Aldhamen
@DhamenSukinah · X

أن تصل متأخرًا خيرًا من أن لا تصل أبدًا

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 like · 732 followers View post →
Lisa
@Lisa_Suprema · X

RT @GMOInfo_IT: È oro perché contiene più betacarotene, è d'oro perché contribuisce alla #nutrizione dei popoli più poveri: ha il potenzial…

Jul 8, 2020 · 1 share · 79 followers View post →
GMOInfo_IT
@GMOInfo_IT · X

È oro perché contiene più betacarotene, è d'oro perché contribuisce alla #nutrizione dei popoli più poveri: ha il potenziale di salvare più di 1 milione di persone da malnutrizione e cecità. 20 anni fa veniva alla luce il #GoldenRice #25YearsAgBiotech #OGM https://t.co/XvqzeZsSxL https://t.co/lSfVGRuGlS

Jul 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 363 followers View post →
Martin Hinlo
@MartinHinlo · X

RT @EuropaBio: German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitam…

Jun 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 278 followers View post →
CropLife International
@CropLifeIntl · X

RT @EuropaBio: German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitam…

Jun 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 21,156 followers View post →
GMOinfoEU_PT
@GMOinfoEU_pt · X

RT @EuropaBio: German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitam…

Jun 4, 2020 · 4 shares · 131 followers View post →
Saatgut kann mehr (@saatgutkannmehr.bsky.social)
@SaatgutKannMehr · X

Deutsche & Schweizer Wissenschaftler entwickelten #GoldenRice im Jahr 2000. Angereichert mit Beta-Carotin (Provitamin-A) hat er das Potenzial, die Folgen von Vitamin A Mangel - wie Blindheit - zu bekämpfen. #25JahreAgBiotech Paper: https://t.co/w2spq5I7DQ https://t.co/kpJswKXRFi

May 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,363 followers View post →
Julian Little
@JulianLittle4Ag · X

RT @EuropaBio: German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitam…

May 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 925 followers View post →
EuropaBio
@EuropaBio · X

German and Swiss scientists developed #GoldenRice in 2000. Fortified with betacarotene, which stimulates production of Vitamin A, it has the potential to save 1m+ people every year from malnutrition and blindness. #25YearsAgBiotech Paper: https://t.co/bJ4tO821eW https://t.co/w3H0ZVlSXp

May 28, 2020 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 14,233 followers View post →