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Which of the following is the most practical mean to improve public health?(a) Mutation Breeding(b) Conventional Plant Breeding(c) Hybridisation(d) BiofortificationI had been asked this question during an online interview.This intriguing question originated from Plant Breeding for Developing Resistance to Insect Pests and for Improved Food Quality in chapter Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (d) Biofortification

Easy explanation: Biofortification is breeding of CROPS with HIGHER LEVELS of vitamins and minerals, or higher protein and healthier fats. It is the most practical means to IMPROVE public health.



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