Synopsis: Malnutrition is a serious problem for India. Biofortification can help us address it Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of malnutrition in India?3 What is the problem with govt initiatives?4 What is the reason behind increased incidence of malnutrition?5 What is biofortification?6 What are the advantages of biofortification?7 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Nutrition through biofortification
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News:A farmer Scientist from Gujarat has been awarded Padma Shri for developing Madhuban Gajar- a biofortified carrot variety. Facts: Benefits: High yielding, Highest carotene content, Deep red color, long size and longer shelf life. Additional Facts: Biofortification:It is the process by which the nutritional quality of food crops is improved through agronomic practices, conventional plant… Continue reading Madhuban Gajar
