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Bio fortification is the most practical approach to improve the health of people1. What is bio fortification2. Give four examples of bio fortified crops released by IARI, New Delhi.

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1. It is the breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals, higher protein and healthier fats.

2. four examples of bio fortified crops released by IARI, New Delhi:

  • vitamin A - enriched carrots, spinach, pumpkin; 
  • vitamin C enriched bitter gourd, bathua, ustard,tomato; 
  • Iron and calcium enriched spinach and bathua;
  • Protein enriched beans – broad, lablab, French and garden peas


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