Biofortification of Pearl millet: A strategy to combat malnutrition

Biofortification is a cost-effective and sustainable agricultural solution to malnutrition. This is a multidisciplinary, cost-effective method that makes full use of crop development and nutrition science to address the persistent problem of micronutrient deficiency. A food-related issue known as micronutrient malnutrition is brought on by a dietary lack of certain vital elements such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), vitamin A, and others. Since many people who suffer from micronutrient deficiencies rely on staple crops to meet their nutritional needs, the cultivation of crop cultivars with higher concentrations of micronutrients in their edible parts is becoming more widely recognized as a sustainable choice. A key food crop of India and Africa, Nutri-cereal" Pearl millet with outstanding nutritional qualities and tolerance to climatic change is a good option for biofortification.