A Review on Biofortification of Crops: A Nutritional Strategy for Combating Malnutrition

By:
Mouli Paul, Vangapandu Thriveni, M. Niharika, D. K. Upadhyay, Deepika Kiro, Anjali Verma, Soumya Patil
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This review discusses biofortification as an agricultural approach aimed at reducing micronutrient deficiencies by enriching staple crops with essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin A. Biofortification, through breeding, agronomic practices, and genetic engineering, offers a sustainable strategy to improve public health, especially in areas dependent on nutrient-poor staple foods. The review highlights the success and challenges of biofortified crops, like nutrient stability, regulatory barriers, and public acceptance, and suggests integrating biofortification into broader agricultural and health policies for global nutrition security.


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