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It is suggested to supply Atlas-66 variety of Wheat grains to the malnutrient communities.1. Name the technology used to produce Atlas 66?2. Explain it3. Give four examples of bio fortified crops released by IARI, New Delhi.

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1. Bio fortification.

2. It is the breeding of crop with higher level of vitamin& Minerals or higher protein & healthier fats. It is the most practical means to improve public health.

3. IARI, New Delhi, released vitamin enriched carrots, Spinach, pumkin vitamin c enriched bitter gourd, mustard,tomato& calcium enriched spinach & protein enriched beans – Broad lablab, French beans & garden peas.



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