Question

IARI has released several varieties of crop plants that are biofortified. Give three examples of such crops and their biofortifications.

Answer 1

Answer:

Biofortification is breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals, or higher protein and healthier fats.

Explanation:

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has released several varieties of crop plants that are biofortified, three examples are:

1. Vitamin A-enriched spinach, carrots and pumpkin.

2. Vitamin C-enriched mustard, bitter gourd and tomato.

3. Iron- and calcium-enriched spinach.