biofortification

[ bahy-oh-fawr-tuh-fi-key-shuh n ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˌfɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

the process of breeding staple crops to have higher levels of essential nutrients, either through selective breeding or genetic modification: iron biofortification of rice; biofortification of wheat with zinc.

Origin of biofortification

bio-+ fortification

OTHER WORDS FROM biofortification

bi·o·for·ti·fied, adjective

Words nearby biofortification

biofact, biofeedback, biofilm, bioflavonoid, biofog, biofortification, biofouling, biofuel, biog, biog., biogas