Question

Explain what is meant by biofortification?

Answer 1

Breeding brop with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher protein

Objectives. of biofortification are to improve :

(i) Protein content and quality,

(ii) Oil content and quality,

(iii) Vitamin content.

(iv) Micronutrient and mineral Content.

e.g., Wheat variety, Atlas 66, developed through the technique of biotortification has a high protein content.