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Breeding crops with higher level of proteins, minerals and vitamins is called as
Breeding crops with higher level of proteins, minerals and vitamins is called as
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The correct option is A Biofortification
Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. It is a process of breeding crops with the other plants in order to obtain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fat content. The new varieties of legume plants can be developed through hybridization to produce more amount of proteins in the seeds. Wheat is fortified with zinc. The staple crops like rice can be fortified to produce beta-carotene which is the precursor form of vitamin A. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. It is a process of breeding crops with the other plants in order to obtain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fat content. The new varieties of legume plants can be developed through hybridization to produce more amount of proteins in the seeds. Wheat is fortified with zinc. The staple crops like rice can be fortified to produce beta-carotene which is the precursor form of vitamin A.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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