Question

The best way to improve nutritional deficiency in rural areas is

• A. Biofortification of staple crops
• B. Biofortification of ornamental plants
• C. Biofortification of vegetative plant
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Biofortification of staple crops

Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. This process can be used for the production of the staple crops with higher levels of essential nutrients. This can be done either through selective breeding or genetic modifications. The staple crops like wheat are fortified with zinc and the golden rice, rice is fortified to produce beta-carotene. The rural areas generally feed on the staple crops and suffer from nutrient deficiency. The consumption of this fortified crops will prevent the deficiency disorders and improve the health of the people in the rural areas.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.