Biofortification is the most practical means to improve human health. Justify the statement with examples.What is mutation? Explain the significance of mutation in plant breeding. Give an example of a disease resistant variety of cultivated plant induced by mutation.
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Biofortification is breeding crops with increased level of vitamins, minerals or higher protein with healthier crops
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Biofortification is the plant breeding programme designed to increase Vitamins, minerals, heigher proteins and healthier fat content in crops. This programme improves the quality of food products. It is required to prevent hidden hunger. Some of the examples of fortified crops are:
New hybrid of maize : has twice the amount of amino acid lysine and tryptophan.
Wheat : Atlas 66, having a high protein content.
Rice : 5 times iron than the normal amount. IARI Delhi has released several crops which are rich in vitamins and minerals. Consumption of such biofortified food will vastly improve the public health.
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