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How are biofortified maize and wheat considered nutritionally improved?

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Biofortified maize had twice the amount of amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, compared to existing hybrids and the wheat variety had increased protein content.
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  12. Write the four traits for which plant breeding is done.

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  13. Mention any four improving objectives of biofortification.

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  14. Name two plants used to obtain pomato.

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  15. Name any two enzymes required to isolate plant protoplasts.

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  16. What is meant by germplasm collection? What are its benefits?

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  17. Name the improved characteristics of wheat that helped India achieve g...

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