Golden Rice: Addressing Vitamin A Deficiency Through Genetic Modification
Golden Rice is a genetically modified variety engineered to combat vitamin A deficiency, a critical health issue especially prevalent in regions where rice is a staple food. With increased levels of beta-carotene, this innovative solution offers improved nutritional security and the potential to prevent vision problems and blindness. Representing a successful collaboration between sectors, Golden Rice signifies a significant advancement in agricultural biotechnology.
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Golden Rice by Subamita Das
Introduction Golden Rice is a genetically modified (GM) variety of rice that has been engineered to contain higher levels of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. It was developed in the late 1990s with the aim of addressing vitamin A deficiency, a serious health issue affecting millions of people, particularly in developing countries where rice is a staple food. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to impaired immune function, vision problems, and even blindness, especially in children and pregnant women. Golden Rice represents a significant advancement in agricultural biotechnology, offering a potential solution to combat this widespread nutritional problem.
Importance 1.Addresses vitamin A deficiency, a critical public health issue. 2.Improves nutritional security in regions where rice is a staple food. 3.Culturally acceptable and sustainable solution for communities. 4.Potential to combat childhood blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency. 5.Represents a successful collaboration between public and private sectors.
