Current Research in Agriculture and Farming (CRAF)
Year : 2023, Volume 4, Issue 4
First page : 15-24
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.204
Emerging Trends in Biofortification for Microelement Enrichment in Crop Edibles: Implications for Health
Muhammad Zaib1*, Hassan Zubair2, Hussain Akbar3, Maryam Zahra4, Umar Ali5, Abdul Hannan Afzal5, Aiza Marium2
1Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
2Department of Agronomy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
3Department of Electrical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China 4Department of Botany, University of Education (Multan campus), Lahore 54770, Pakistan
5Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
*Corresponding Author E-mail: zaibch767@gmail.com
Received: 19.04.2023 | Revised: 28.06.2023 | Accepted: 11.07.2023
ABSTRACT
This review explores the dynamic landscape of biofortification with a focus on emerging trends in enhancing microelement content in crop edibles through fertilization. Recent research demonstrates the potential of biofortification to address widespread micronutrient deficiencies globally. Fertilization, a key aspect of biofortification, influences the nutritional value of crops by enhancing essential microelement uptake. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding and harnessing biofortifications dynamic landscape in the context of improving human health and well-being. Additionally, it delves into the selection of crops for biofortification programs, genetic engineering, and the health implications of consuming biofortified crops. The examination of fertilization techniques, including traditional, chemical, and innovative methods, reveals their impact on increasing microelement content. The review concludes by discussing the challenges faced by biofortification, such as socio-economic, cultural, and environmental factors, and proposes a multifaceted approach for overcoming these challenges. Future research directions focus on refining biofortification techniques, integrating them into broader agricultural strategies, and conducting interdisciplinary studies to address complex challenges associated with global adoption.
Keywords: Biofortification, Microelement Enrichment, Crop Edibles, Health Implications, Emerging Trends, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetic Interventions, Public Health.
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Cite this article: Zaib, M., Zubair, H., Akbar, H., Zahra, M., Ali, U., Afzal, A. H., & Marium, A. (2023). Emerging Trends in Biofortification for Microelement Enrichment in Crop Edibles: Implications for Health, Curr. Rese. Agri. Far. 4(4), 15-24. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.204