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Find out from internet what is golden rice.

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Golden rice is new genetically modified rice variety (Oryza sativa). It is produced to biosynthesize beta-carotene for the synthesis of vitamin A. It is rich in vitamin A content. It was created by Peter Beyer. It is intended to produce a fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary vitamin A.


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