Authors: Backiyarani Suthanthiram *, Eugin Perianayagaraj Selvaraj, Durai Palani, Saranya Swaminathan, Mayil Vaganan Muthu, Selvaraj Vadivel, Uma Subbaraya

INTRODUCTION

17-fold increase and 'Rasthali' with >5-fold increase. Evaluation of the carotenoid-enriched lines developed through conventional breeding and non-convential approaches are in large-scale evaluations and Biosafety Research Level 1 (BRL-1) trials, respectively. Although transgenic biofortified banana have to go through the regulatory framework, ICAR-NRCB is committed to have the target population benefit from the new introductions and hybrids rich in vitamin A as soon as possible.