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Concept information

Preferred term

biofortification

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An increase in the nutritional value of plant foods obtained through convential crop breeding methods or through crop genetic engineering techniques. This contrasts with postharvest fortification in which nutrients are added during processing.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/192559

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