Question

Explain what is meant by biofortification?

Answer 1

The process of biofortification involves the increasing of nitritional value of breeding crops so that an adequate amount of nutrients are available to the consumer. This method is developed to reduce the nutritional deficiencies that means a food is full of essential elements needed for proper growth and development. It involves various methods one of the most important method is the genetic engineering of which the golden rice is the best example.

This methods helps to treat the diseases caused by the nutrient deficiencies.