Preferred Term:
biofortification
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/192559
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