Biofortified Crops: Enhancing Nutrition through Innovation

Biofortified crops are specially designed to be richer in  essential vitamins and minerals ,achieved through various agricultural and genetic methods.

1. Golden Rice

Genetically modified to produce beta-carotene, it aims to combat vitamin A deficiency, which can lead to blindness and immune deficiencies.

2. Iron-Biofortified Beans

These beans have higher iron content, helping to address iron deficiency anemia which is prevalent in many developing countries.

3. Provitamin A Maize

Biofortified with provitamin A carotenoids, this helps to address vitamin A deficiencies in populations that rely heavily on maize.

4. Iron and Zinc-Biofortified Wheat

Enriched with both iron and zinc, this wheat variety addresses multiple micronutrient deficiencies simultaneously.

5. Orange Sweet Potato

Rich in beta-carotene, this has significantly improved vitamin A intake among children and pregnant women, especially in Africa.

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