The Committee visited one of the research farms of ACCI. Members were shown some of the work done around maize breeding. In line with one of the thematic areas of poverty alleviation, development of better products and improving the quality of life through plant biotechnology, Members were presented with examples of maize which were selectively bred to increase the Vitamin A content. This "bright orange" maize was specifically bred for the purpose of providing a much more nutritious staple food, which also has a better resistance to stress factors such as pests and droughts. Vitamin A deficiency is a serious problem in the developing world. This maize is then destined for those markets and areas where maize is considered staple food and where less meat is consumed. This process of selective plant breeding, leads to an increase in the nutritional value of maize.