
Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly lack of vitamin A, iron and iodine, affect mainly women and children and contribute to some of the highest rates of child mortality in the world. Pearl millet grain is rich in Fe and Zn micronutrients compare to all other cereals. It comprises more that 60% of the dietary food of the west African population. Improving the pearl millet with increased Fe nd Zn density in grains through bio fortification will help to contribute in reduction of malnutrition problems associated these micro nutrient induced deficiencies in children below 5 years and pregnant women's to overcome iron induced anaemia.