Conclusions
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Throughout history, legumes have proven to be especially difficulttargets for crop improvement. ICRISAT’s partnership–based pigeonpea research initiative is a demonstrable exception as it continues to generate substantial impact in farmers’ fields, in national production statistics, and in smallholder household welfare — particularly for women. The transformation of this crop, from orphan to pacesetter, required exceptional scientific creativity, commitment to |
difficult long-term goals, and vigorous partnerships in research for development. It is a case of success building on success — an ascending spiral in which initial accomplishments catalyzed a broadening of partnerships, that in turn increased the size and sophistication of the collective toolkit for further progress. Heralding
this achievement, in 1998 the CGIAR crowned ICRISAT with its highest accolade. |
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