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What is biofortification ? Mention the contribution of Indian Agricultural Research Institute towards it with the help of any two examples. 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Breeding crops with higher level of vitamins and minerals, or higher protein and healtheir fats is called biofortification.

The contribution of Indian Agriculture REsearch Institute towards it -

  • Vitamin A enriched carrots, spinch , pumpkin
  • Vitamin C enriched bitter gourd, bathua, mustard, tomato
  • Iron and calcium enriched spinach, bathua
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