Crop biofortification to fight malnutrition
Date: 8.1.2008
Malnutrition will cease to be a universal problem, if scientists of MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) are to be believed.
The scientists of this Chennai-based foundation and other research organisations have come up with a solution using crop biofortification and producing **iron-rich rice**.
Deficiency of micro-nutrients like iron, zinc and **vitamin A** is a common problem among various sections of the Indian populace.
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