India, Oct. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Hidden hunger remains a major nutritional challenge despite adequate calorie intake in many populations. Biofortified crops are being developed to improve the intake of essential vitamins and minerals through daily food consumption. In this context, ICAR-CPRI (Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute) developed nutrient-rich coloured potato varieties, including Kufri neelkanth, Kufri manik, and Kufri jamunia. These varieties contain important antioxidants and micronutrients, such as anthocyanins, iron, and zinc. Among them, Kufri jamunia represents a major advancement due to its higher levels of Vitamin C, anthocyanins, and carotenoids. Its im...