August 2020 PMID 32554808

The importance of thiamine (vitamin B) in plant health: From crop yield to biofortification.

Teresa B Fitzpatrick, Lottie M Chapman

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5
Peak: 1 in Jun 2020
across 3 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

1,648
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Jun 2020 – Dec 2024

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the significance of vitamin B1 in plant disease resistance and stress tolerance, with phrases like 'important for plant disease resistance' and 'biofortification to improve human health' emphasizing the potential benefits. The tone suggests optimism about applying this knowledge to enhance crop yields and nutrition, indicating a belief in its substantial impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of vitamin B1 for both plants and human health, suggesting general agreement with the publication's message.

InterestHigh interest

Participants seem highly interested, as evidenced by references to biofortification and food security, showing they value the topic's relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific methods like biofortification and link them to health and agricultural benefits, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a perception that increasing vitamin B1 in crops could significantly improve plant health and nutrition, thus having a meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The text emphasizes the crucial role of thiamine vitamin B in both plant health and human nutrition, highlighting its importance in agricultural practices and food security amid global challenges like climate change.
  • It explains that vitamin B is essential for humans to prevent diseases, especially nervous system disorders, and that it mainly comes from plant-based foods, which are also vital for plant growth and stress responses.
  • The discussion suggests that biofortifying crops with higher vitamin B levels could enhance crop yields, improve plant resilience, and lead to better human health outcomes.]

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Alexander J. Stein
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#VitaminB1 in plants is important for plant disease resistance, stress tolerance & crop #yields. Given potential #biofortification of crops with increased vitamin B1 to improve human #health, it can also offer #nutrition benefits: https://t.co/9CGEePmrkO #foodsecurity

Jun 25, 2020 · 1,602 followers View post →

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Alexander J. Stein
@AJStein_de · X

#VitaminB1 in plants is important for plant disease resistance, stress tolerance & crop #yields. Given potential #biofortification of crops with increased vitamin B1 to improve human #health, it can also offer #nutrition benefits: https://t.co/9CGEePmrkO #foodsecurity

Jun 25, 2020 · 1,602 followers View post →