Question

The scientific process by which crop plants are enriched with certain desirable nutrient is called

• A. Crop protection.
• B. Breeding.
• C. Bio-fortification.
• D. Bio-remediation.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• The scientific process of breeding crops or using genetically engineered crops with higher level of selected micronutrients like vitamins and or minerals is called bio-fortification. It is the most practical means to improve public health.
  
• Example, Golden rice which is enriched with Vitamin A.
• Biofortification of rice, Cassava, Sweet potato etc with Iron
• Biofortification of Wheat, beans, Maize etc with Zinc
• Breeding is the mating and production of offsprings of animals through natural or artificial process
• Crop protection is the collection of tools, products and practises farmers used to defend their crops against weeds, insects and disease.
• Bio remediation is a process used to treat contaminated media by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms.
• So, the correct option is 'Option C ' .