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biofortification

American

[bahy-oh-fawr-tuh-fi-kay-shuhn] / ˌbaɪ oʊˌfɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

the process of breeding staple crops to have higher levels of essential nutrients, either through selective breeding or genetic modification.

iron biofortification of rice; biofortification of wheat with zinc.

Other Word Forms

biofortified

adjective

Etymology

Origin of biofortification

bio- + fortification

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biofortification

However, regulatory steps relating to biofortification by genetic engineering will have to be taken before these plants could be cultivated.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2024

By identifying the minute changes in the genetic code that have caused these high-iron phenotypes, the research has unlocked new opportunities for biofortification -- enhancing the nutritional value of food.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2023

Researchers are also exploring biofortification - for example, rearing animals to produce vitamin-D rich beef, pork, chicken and eggs.

From BBC ● May 14, 2022

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