The document discusses the biofortification of food crops, focusing on enhancing nutritional content through genetic engineering, particularly in rice and potatoes, to combat malnutrition and food insecurity. It highlights statistics about global poverty and malnutrition, the importance of various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E and iron, and the processes involved in increasing their levels in crops via metabolic pathways. The document also details specific genetic modifications and breeding strategies employed to develop these biofortified crops, including advancements in rice varieties like Golden Rice.