Improvements in nutrient composition,such as when soybeans are genetically modified to upgrade its protein to a quality approaching that of milk,is a strategy known as ________.

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Biofortification is the strategy of improving the nutrient composition of crops through genetic modification or other breeding methods. This includes increasing protein quality, as in the case of soybeans described in the question. Reverse DNA enrichment, USDA-approved enrichment, nutritional trans-biodevelopment, and artificial fortification are not commonly used terms in the field of crop improvement.

Improvements in Nutrient Composition,such as When Soybeans Are Genetically Modified