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14/01/2022 6:44 pm
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The scientific process by which crop plants are enriched with certain desirable nutrients is called
(a) Crop protection
(b) Breeding
(c) Bio-fortification
(d) Bio-remediation
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14/01/2022 6:45 pm
Correct answer: (c) Bio-fortification
Explanation:
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 (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 Fe.