Biofortification: An effective agricultural strategy for alleviating malnutrition


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Authors

  • Subhashisa Praharaj Department of Agronomy, G.B. Pant University Of Agriculture And Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand 263 145
  • Usha Das Department of Agronomy, G.B. Pant University Of Agriculture And Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand 263 145
  • Rohitashav Singh Department of Agronomy, G.B. Pant University Of Agriculture And Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand 263 145

Abstract

Malnutrition is a global health issue and needs to be addressed with utmost urgency. In developing countries like India, the problem is even more serious and complicated. Improving the nutritional values of the staple crops can greatly help in improving the dietary intake of nutrients and thus reduce the problem of malnutrition to a great extent. Agronomic biofortification and genetic biofortification has been proven to improve the nutritional status of crops and can serve as a potential tool in ameliorating hunger and malnutrition.

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Submitted

2021-08-19

Published

2021-08-19

Issue

Vol. 70 No. 10 (2020)

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How to Cite

Praharaj, S., Das, U., & Singh, R. (2021). Biofortification: An effective agricultural strategy for alleviating malnutrition. Indian Farming, 70(10). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/114157