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Biofortification of Staple Crops: Present Status and Future Strategies

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Biofortification of Staple Crops

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Micronutrient deficiencies affect nearly one-third of global population. Biofortification of staple crops is considered as a long-term and sustainable approach to ameliorate micronutrient deficiencies The review summarizes the need for biofortification, conventional breeding, genetic variation for micronutrient concentration of different crops, quantitative trait loci identified in different crops for micronutrient concentration, transgenic approach, status of release of biofortified crop varieties and efficacy of biofortified crop varieties. Research efforts focus on increasing both micronutrient concentration and bioavailability. Key challenges (mainstreaming biofortification, building consumer demand and integration of biofortification in policies, programs and investments) have been briefly highlighted. The achievements made in the biofortification of staple crops are very promising and raise hope for nutritional security for all.

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