agricultural biotechnology

Golden Rice: A Complete Guide to Biofortified Rice, Vitamin A Enhancement, Benefits, Challenges, and Future Prospects (2026) Introduction Rice is the primary staple food for more than half of the world's population and provides a major source of daily calories in many countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. While rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates and energy, polished white rice contains very little beta-carotene , the precursor of vitamin A. As a result, populations that rely heavily on rice and have limited access to diverse diets may be at increased risk of vitamin A deficiency . Vitamin A deficiency remains an important public health concern in several low- and middle-income countries. Insufficient intake of this essential nutrient can impair vision, weaken immune function, reduce normal growth and development, and increase susceptibility to infections, particularly among young children and pregnant women. Addressing micronutrient deficiencies has theref...