Practicing Success
Which among the following is not an objective of biofortification ? |
Improve protein content. Improve resistance to disease. Improve micronutrient and mineral content. Improve vitamin content. |
Improve resistance to disease. |
Biofortification – breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals, or higher protein and healthier fats – is the most practical means to improve public health. Breeding for improved nutritional quality is undertaken with the objectives of improving – (i) Protein content and quality (ii) Oil content and quality (iii) Vitamin content; and (iv) Micronutrient and mineral content |