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Flashcards in Bio Fortification Deck (5)
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1
Q

What does it refer to ?

A

Practice of deliberately increasing content of an essential Micro nutrient in food

2
Q

In India crops are fortified through what techniques ?

A

Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering

3
Q

First fortified crop ?

A

Iron rich Pearl millet called Dhanashakti in 2013 (be careful with year, it is recent only)

4
Q

Who regulates fortification standards in India ?

A

FSSAI

5
Q

What are the other Biofortified crops ?

A

1) Golden rice - 1st in Assam (rich in Vitamin A)

2) Sorghum (jowar) - Rich in Fe and Zn (developed by ICRISAT)

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