To tackle the problem of various micronutrient deficiencies (Zn, Fe, Pro VitaminA, quality protein, etc.) when certain foods are consumed as a staple.
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It will be good, instead of adding micronutrient extra from outside it cost extra we fell difficult as many farmer do not has knowledge regarding their application ,source,timing .we too are facing many micronutrient deficiency so to solve this bio fortified crops will be one good initiation .
Biofortified crops are now grown and consumed by more than 20 million people. It has been reported that biofortified crops are more nutrient-dense than non-biofortified varieties.
Biofortification was basically developed as a food-based strategy to overcome widespread deficiencies of vitamin A, iron, and zinc etc in food that remain prevalent to the greatest extent in low-income countries.
In my opinion it is one of the best long-term strategy for delivering micronutrients to rural populations, specially in developing countries. Agricultural research should intensify research on this topic, but, the method is still questioned. do we want to introduce modifications in the genome? in what crops? etc.; several conventional varieties have been released, while additional conventional and transgenic varieties are in the breeding pipeline.
I think it is high time for this to be adopted on a large scale as nutitional poveryt is acute in many developing countries.
I think it is important to make enough research in biofortified products
Keshab Babu Koirala Dr Sab, Namaskar. Yes, of course. Research on the biofortification of major staple crops like rice, maize, and wheat is a must. But at the same time, we should not forget our nutrient-dense superfood crops like millets, buckwheat, amaranth, naked barley, etc to include in our daily diet. These crops are the "Certain crops for an uncertain future".
I think it need more research findings and focus on BPL line people (especially in rural areas)
For sure. Agriculture will give to people new pure air. Only soil microorganisms can reduce N2O to N2. Is it smal? This is published 35 earsa go.
Yes ofcourse
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2.Article Role of Micro Nutrients Bio-Fortification in Agriculture: A Review
Thank you everybody for your valuable feedback and suggestions in this regard.
People have largely omitted the central fact that nutrition is transferred from the soil to the crops and animals living off the soil.
This simple omission responds to an agricultural approach to base agriculture more on inputs and less on the soil fertility itself.
The USDA and Royal UK statistics show a great decline in the nutritional content of our vegetables fruits and grains.
The movement to a returned appreciation for the soil fertility status is the key to getting improved nutrition. This will demand the change away for simple agrichemical input focus.
Work at Rodale Institue Farming System trial show the critical importance for increasing the soil organic matter while balancing the mineral nutrition reduce the inputs and foster systems which favor and not inhibit biological activities.
These approaches are more needed that adding some micronutrients to the products.
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