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Bio-Fortified Horticultural Crops: Combating Hidden Hunger and Pathogen Resistance by pratikshabalugaikwad is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The article discusses biofortification of horticultural crops as a strategy to combat hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies in India, where a significant portion of the population suffers from anemia and vitamin A deficiency. It reviews various biofortification methods, including conventional breeding, genetic engineering, and agronomic practices, highlighting successful Indian case studies such as β-carotene-rich carrots and high-provitamin A bananas. The authors also address challenges in adoption
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- pratikshabalugaikwad
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- EN