Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: India is a developing country, green revolution increased the agricultural yield but not sufficient for the increasing demand of the growing population. Govt. is doing its best to deal with hunger, but the nutrient value is not sufficient to live a healthy life. Hunger is often associated with an empty stomach, but hidden hunger reveals a less visible yet critical issue. Hidden hunger is micronutrient deficiency, where individuals consume sufficient calories and may still lack essential vitamins and minerals. It is crucial to shift focus towards enhancing the nutrient value of food, beyond just meeting caloric needs, to promote better public health. However, nutrient-rich foods often come with a higher price tag, making them inaccessible to many. Biofortification offers a promising solution – a farming approach that boosts the natural nutrient content of crops, making nutritious food more accessible without requiring significant changes to people's diets. Biofortification is a sustainable and targeted approach to improve the nutritional value of staple foods by increasing essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin A, and others through selective breeding, improved agricultural practices and biotechnology.
Author: Seema Gupta
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412518270