Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed 142 biofortified seed varieties, including 124 for field crops and 18 for horticultural crops, since 2014.
- These varieties cover a range of crops, such as rice, wheat, maize, pearl millet, sweet potato, amaranthus, and more.
- The biofortified varieties developed by ICAR have demonstrated equal or better yields compared to conventional varieties, with no added cultivation costs.
Biofortified seeds are bred varieties that aim to enhance nutritional content without adverse effects on soil and water ecology.
