Page 1 of 3 IIRR, NRRI, IARI, IGKV, UAS-B, TNAU, U of C (6) Objectives - Development of crop genotypes with zinc, protein, β-carotene, iron, low phytate, and folic acid through conventional and genetic engineering and their evaluation.
- Study of bioavailability and biosafety of developed crop genotypes.
- Gene identification, allele mining and functional genomics for the candidate genes associated with enhanced micronutrient and protein content and reduced phytate content through Next Generation Technologies.
- Socio-Impact studies for assessment of consumer knowledge, preference and preparedness for biofortified products and sensitization and popularization of biofortified products.
Target for the traits of interest Crop | Current Target* | Enhanced Target | Rice | Zinc | 24 ppm | 28 ppm | Protein | >10% | >10% |
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