What is biofortification? Mention four examples for biofortified crops.

Explanation

Breeding crops which produce higher levels of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins and healthier fats to improve public health.
Eg : (a) Vitamin A enriched carrots, spinach, pumpkin
(b) Vitamin C enriched bitter gourd, bathua, mustard, tomato.
(c) Iron and calcium enriched spinach and bathua
(d) Protein enriched beans - broad, lablab, french and graden peas.