# Gene that Boosts Nutrients of Weat By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-11-24 | Science Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gene-that-boosts-nutrients-of-wheat References: [abc.net.au](http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/2006/1796368.htm?enviro) Researcher Jorge Dubcovsky, a scientists of [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-marker) at Davis, has discovered a way to improve the protein, zinc and iron substance in wheat. This accomplishment might help to bring more nutritious food to a lot of people worldwide. One of the researchers Jorge Dubcovsky said “We really can produce [wheat with more protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roquette-nutralys) and more zinc and iron, so if that is grown in a developing country or is used as food aid, it will really provide more of those needed things in places where it's necessary.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nutrient-enriched Wheat:** The innovation opportunity here is to develop more nutrient-enriched wheat and market it to developing countries for food aid. - **Agriculture Innovation:** The opportunity here is to further research and develop other crops that have similar nutritional benefits as wheat. - **Bioengineering:** The disruptive innovation opportunity is to harness gene editing in crop breeding to improve nutrient content in other crops besides wheat. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Agriculture:** This industry can utilize the discovery and develop more nutrient-rich crops to address malnutrition in developing countries. - **Biotechnology:** The biotech industry could potentially apply this gene editing technique to crops besides wheat, to improve their nutritional value. - **Health and Wellness:** With more nutrient-rich crops available, this industry can market healthier food products and supplements to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iron-Boosting Crop Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biota-nutri.md) - [Innovative Genetic Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-marker.md) - [Fiber-Rich Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodwheat.md) - [Weed Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weed-management.md) - [Nebraskan Wheat Variety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-app.md) - [Nutritional Ancient Grain Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brand-wheat.md) - [Meat-Based Rice Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-rice.md) - [Extra-Fortified Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-big-g-cereals.md) - [Fluorescent Nano Fertilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-fertilizer.md)