Biofortification, Bio-fortification: 1 definition

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Biofortification means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant Mutagenesis

Bio-fortification (i.e., the fortification of plants with essential vitamins and minerals) refers to one of the modern applications which could benefit from ancient Indian agriculture, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture and plant mutagenesis (druma-vichitrikaranam), according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda).—Bio-fortification refers to fortification of plants with essential vitamins and minerals, so that these become easily available for human consumption. Biofortication can be enhanced by agronomic management by soil and foliar application of fertilizers. Based on the principles of drumavichitrikaranam, organic fertilizers may be formulated to stimulate bio-fortification.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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