transgenic rice (Golden Rice)

Golden Rice is a genetically modified crop designed to address vitamin A deficiency. Scientists inserted genes from bacteria and daffodils into rice plants, enabling them to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in their grains. This biofortification helps provide essential nutrients to populations with limited access to diverse foods, potentially reducing blindness and health issues caused by vitamin A deficiency. Golden Rice is developed through biotechnology to improve nutritional value without changing the core taste or appearance of the rice, making it a sustainable and targeted nutritional intervention in developing regions.