Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Kakarla Sushma Charitha, Kangujam Bokado and A Nithisha

Abstract:
Agronomic bio fortification is the way easier to improve the concentration of micronutrients in the grains of cereals than genetic bio fortification. It involves the soil and foliar application of nutrients. This paper explains the foliar application of the nutrients, which proved to be more effective than soil application in improving the yield components of the crops. This is the quickest method and also a very easier one to increase the micronutrients like iron and zinc in the cereals as the concentration of these nutrients is very less leading to deficiency, mainly in the areas where cereals are taken as the staple food. The main aim of this review is to focus on the agronomic bio fortification with zinc and iron in the cereals like rice and wheat.