MCQ
The scientific process by which crop plants are enriched with certain desirable nutrients is called :
  • A
    Crop protection.
  • B
    Breeding.
  • Bio $-$ fortification.
  • D
    Bio $-$ remediation.

Answer

Correct option: C.
Bio $-$ fortification.
It is the most practical means to improve public health.
In bio $-$ fortification breeding of crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher protein and healthier fats.
In $2000,$ maize hybrids were developed that had twice the amount of amino acid lysine and tryptophan $\text{(MALT)}$.
Atlas $66\ ($Wheat variety$),$ having high protein content has been used as a donor for improving cultivated wheat.
​​​​​​​Iron fortified rice variety contains over $5$ times much $\text{Fe}$.

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