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Led by ICRISAT, the research team identified 29,870 genes that includes 1,582 previously unreported novel genes. The research is the largest effort of its kind for any plant, putting chickpea in a small group of crops with such an extensive genome map
Largest plant genome sequencing effort yields a pan-genome for chickpea, sets it up for a breeding revolution Read More
The Centre for Bioresources and Sustainable Development has also established academic linkages with several ICAR and CSIR institutions, for efficient implementation of the programmes
Jitendra Singh inaugurates biotechnology centre for north east, to benefit 10,000 farmers Read More
The event was conducted with the objective of exchanging conversations on sustainable practices and technologies for climate-resilient agriculture and disaster management, using AI, space technology and GIS
Leads Connect, BIT Mesra host seminar on application of space technology & AI for climate-resilient agriculture Read More
This first IVF Banni calf is born out of 6 Banni IVF pregnancies established at the doorsteps of a farmer, Vinay L Wala of Sushila Agro Farms, located at Dhanej in Somnath district of Gujarat
India’s first Banni buffalo IVF calf born in Gujarat Read More
The recently published research, a meta-analysis of 22 studies on humans and eight laboratory studies on millets consumption and anemia, was undertaken by seven organisations across four countries and was led by ICRISAT
Study shows regular millet consumption can combat anemia Read More
The MoU envisages promoting export by focussing on the creation of product-specific clusters along with development of technologies by APEDA and ICAR-CCRI with a focus on efficient and precision farming
APEDA signs MoU with Central Citrus Research Institute for boosting citrus export Read More
Both organisations have signed an MoU to facilitate the development of quality planting material of medicinal plants and herbs identified by NMPB and help in the establishment of their nurseries
NMPB joins hands with CISR-IHBT for production of quality planting material of medicinal plants Read More
The new chickpea varieties, IPC L4-14, BGM 4005 and IPCMB 19-3, are a result of ICRISAT’s collaborations with ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur and ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
New climate-resilient, disease-resistant chickpea varieties coming farmers’ way Read More
Innoterra India has signed a global partnership agreement with the Indian Council for Agricultural Research to develop a biopesticide against Fusarium wilt, popularly known as Panama disease
Innoterra partners with ICAR to counter Panama Wilt disease in banana crop Read More
This partnership strengthens efforts to bring together science, knowledge and implementation frameworks to bolster food security, nutrition and livelihoods that are resilient to climate change
WFP, ICRISAT to partner on climate-resilient food security, nutrition and livelihoods in India Read More