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What is biofortification? Mention its importance. |
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Answer» Breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher protein and healthier fats is known as biofortification. The objective of bio fortification is to increase quality and improving nutritional status of the plants by improving 1. Protein content and quality 2. Oil content and quality 3. Vitamin content 4. Micronutrient and mineral content E.g. Vitamin A enriched carrots, spinach; pumpkin, Vitamin C enriched bitter gourd, calcium enriched spinach, protein enriched beans etc. |
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