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Question : What is biofortification? Mention four examples for biofortified crops.

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SOLUTION :Breeding crops which produce higher levels of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, PROTEINS and healthier fats to improve public health.
Eg : (a) Vitamin A enriched CARROTS, spinach, pumpkin
(b) Vitamin C enriched bitter GOURD, bathua, mustard, tomato.
(c) Iron and calcium enriched spinach and bathua
(d) Protein enriched BEANS - broad, lablab, french and graden peas.


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