Bio-Fortified Potatoes in India
▪ Bio-fortified potatoes enriched with iron will soon be introduced in Indian markets.
▪ Developed by the International Potato Center (CIP), based in Peru.
▪ Bio-fortified sweet potatoes with added vitamin A are already being cultivated in: Karnataka, Assam, West Bengal and Odisha.
▪ Bio-fortification = Nutrient-rich crops developed through farming science.
