Journal
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
Volume 59, Issue 11-12, Pages 499-517Publisher
SPRINGERNATURE
DOI: 10.1007/s12033-017-0033-8
Keywords
Protein; Malnutrition; Genetic engineering; Plant; Nutrition; Stress; Transgenics
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- DST SERB, GOI [YSS/2015/000719]
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Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) has adversely affected the generations of developing countries. It is a syndrome that in severity causes death. PEM generally affects infants of 1-5 age group. This manifestation is maintained till adulthood in the form of poor brain and body development. The developing nations are continuously making an effort to curb PEM. However, it is still a prime concern as it was in its early years of occurrence. Transgenic crops with high protein and enhanced nutrient content have been successfully developed. Present article reviews the studies documenting genetic engineering-mediated improvement in the pulses, cereals, legumes, fruits and other crop plants in terms of nutritional value, stress tolerance, longevity and productivity. Such genetically engineered crops can be used as a possible remedial tool to eradicate PEM.
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