Transgenic Approach for Biofortification
Ravindra Kumar Meena*
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Deepak Kumar Koli
Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi (110 012), India
Ganesh Kumar Koli
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Ram Kishor Meena
Dept. of Entomology, SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan (303 329), India
Kiran
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Biofortification, Harvest Plus, Micronutrients, Transgenic
Abstract
Biofortification, the process of breeding nutrients into food crops, provides a sustainable, long-term strategy for delivering micronutrients to rural populations in developing countries. Crops are being bred for higher levels of micronutrients using both conventional and transgenic breeding methods; several conventional and transgenic varieties have been released. The results of efficacy and effectiveness studies, as well as recent successes in delivery, provide evidence that biofortification is a promising strategy for combating hidden hunger. International initiatives, such as the Harvest Plus program and national initiatives, are acting as pillars to achieve these targets.
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