Summary
Abstract Micronutrient malnutrition remains a critical challenge in the Global South, particularly in Sri Lanka, where vulnerable populations face food insecurity and limited dietary diversity. This review examines biofortification as a sustainable strategy to address these deficiencies, using Sri Lanka as a case study. Biofortification, through agronomic practices, traditional breeding, and genetic engineering, offers a solution to enhance the nutritional quality of staple crops by increasing levels of essential micronutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin A. Given the prominence of rice in the Sri Lankan diet, fortifying native aromatic rice varieties with these micronutrients is emphasized. The potential of biofortifying other staples such as pulses, soybean, maize, and cassava is also e
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