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As an institution since 2004, HarvestPlus has used traditional breeding techniques as well as modern biotechnology to increase the density of micronutrients in staple crops grown and consumed by smallholder farmers around the world. HarvestPlus focuses on three micronutrients: Iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and vitamin A. Iron deficiency during childhood and adolescence impairs mental development and learning capacity. In adults, it reduces the ability to do physical labor. Severe anemia increases the risk of women dying in childbirth. Zinc is involved in more body functions than any other mineral. Severe deficiencies in Vitamin A causes millions of children to go blind every year.