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