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In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome
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- Loss due to insect pests
- Decrease in food production
- Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
- Loss due to plant diseases
- Loss due to insect pests
Correct Option: C
Biofortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced
through biofortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of biofortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.