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Question
Explain the term biofortification. How is this technique useful for the production of ‘ golden rice?
Solution
Breeding of crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher proteins and healthier fats is called biofortification.
Golden rice has five times more iron than common varieties.
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