Biofortification: A Promising Solution for Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies and Enhancing  Human Health

Rahul Ojha; Supriya; N. H. Sunitha; Roshni Vijayan; Divya Kumari; Vinod Kumar; Bal Veer Singh

doi:10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3224

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Biofortification: A Promising Solution for Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies and Enhancing Human Health

Rahul Ojha, Supriya, N. H. Sunitha, Roshni Vijayan, Divya Kumari, Vinod Kumar, Bal Veer Singh

Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · pp. 200–207 · Published 2 Aug 2023

10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3224

Abstract

Biofortification is a promising strategy aimed at addressing widespread micronutrient deficiencies and improving human health. Micronutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies, pose significant public health challenges, particularly in developing countries where access to diverse and nutritious diets is limited. Biofortification involves the breeding or genetic modification of staple food crops to increase their micronutrient content, thereby providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution to tackle these deficiencies.

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Rahul Ojha, Supriya, N. H. Sunitha, Roshni Vijayan, Divya Kumari, Vinod Kumar, Bal Veer Singh (2023). Biofortification: A Promising Solution for Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies and Enhancing Human Health. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry , 200–207. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3224

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Rahul Ojha — RVSKVV, Gwalior, India.
Supriya — Agronomy, ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India.
N. H. Sunitha — Department of Home Science, Agricultural Extension Education Centre, Huvinahadagali UAS, Raichur, India.
Roshni Vijayan — Plant Breeding and Genetics, RARS Pattambi, Kerela Agricultural University, India.
Divya Kumari — RPCAU, Pusa, Bihar, India.
Vinod Kumar — Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, NIPB-IARI, New Delhi, India.
Bal Veer Singh — Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur 208002, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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