Developing Golden Mustard

Working in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and Monsanto Company, the not-for-profit Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) said successful development and adoption of the enhanced oil from "golden mustard" has the potential of helping hundreds of thousands of children suffering from vitamin A deficiencies, particularly in northern and eastern India, where mustard oil is commonly used for food preparation and cooking.

"We have pledged to share our knowledge about agriculture to help improve food security and nutrition in the developing world, and are pleased to join in partnership with TERI and Michigan State on this new initiative," Monsanto President and Chief Executive Officer Hendrik Verfaillie said.

Verfaillie announced on November 27, the New Monsanto Pledge which included a commitment to bring the knowledge and advantages of all forms of agriculture to farmers in the developing world to help improve food security and protect the environment. The company has created a dedicated team to facilitate technology sharing and agricultural collaborations with public institutions, non-profit groups and local industry around the world.

Recent estimates reveal that more than 18 percent of the children in India suffer some level of vitamin A deficiency. The World Health Organization estimates approximately 250 million people suffer significant illnesses, including vision impairment, inability to absorb proteins and nutrients, and reduced immune function because of vitamin A deficiency.

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