Bio Fortification Flashcards
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)
