Although rice is not considered to be mineral-rich, it still
can be an important source for those who eat rice as staple food
since it provides human with caloric energy and minerals at the
same time (Zhang et al., 2014). Therefore, even a small increase
in the mineral element concentrations in rice grain, in regions
especially in developing countries would be highly significant.
Biofortification of mineral nutrients in rice is extremely necessary
for rice breeders, which is considered an efficient way for ameliorating
mineral deficiency in humans