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Nutrient-enriched crops

  • Publication | 2023

Nutrient-enriched crops are grown to have an enhanced nutritional value. Unlike other forms of fortification, in which vitamins and minerals are added to foods manually and post-harvest, nutrient- enriched crops are cultivated to have a higher nutrient content. This is achieved through agricultural practices or plant breeding.

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