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Question
Biofortification may help in removing hidden hunger. How?
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Solution
Biofortification: Biofortification is the scientific process of developing crop plants enriched with high levels of desirable nutrients like vitamins, proteins and minerals. Some examples of crop varieties developed as a result of biofortification are given below:
- Protina, Shakti and Rathna are lysine rich maize hybrids (developed in India).
- Atlas 66, a protein rich wheat variety.
- Iron rich fortified rice variety’.
- Vitamin A enriched carrots, pumpkin and spinach.
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