Question

Biofortification mainly involves _________.

• A. Increase in height
• B. Increase in flowering
• C. Increase in nutritional value of plant
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Increase in nutritional value of plant

Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. It is a process of breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fat content. This can be done either through selective breeding or genetic modifications. This method is employed to improve public health. Breeding of crops with improved nutritional quality is undertaken to improve the content of proteins, oil, vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients in crops. This process can be used for the production of the staple crops with higher levels of essential nutrients.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.