Genome code of cultivated groundnut cracked
In a scientific breakthrough that promises accelerated gene discovery and development of improved cultivars, researchers have completed high quality sequencing of the Read more...
New sorghum variety with 3 times higher iron content released in Nigeria
The release of two new nutritionally high sorghum varieties, one with three times higher iron content, will be a boost for farmers Read more...
New sorghum varieties released in Nigeria with higher iron, yields and drought resilience
Nigeria (26 February 2016)— — The release of two new nutritionally high sorghum varieties, one with three times higher iron content, will Read more...
A stable price for a staple crop
At the 2016 Pulses Conclave in the Indian city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, delegates from around the world gathered to discuss the best Read more...
The first genome code of cultivated peanut cracked by international group of researchers
Hyderabad, India (23 February 2016)— — In a scientific breakthrough that promises accelerated gene discovery and development of improved peanut (also known Read more...
Developing tools and a national taskforce to support appropriate fertilizer recommendation for Ethiopia
Participants at a recent national workshop agreed upon the need to start developing decision support tools for appropriate fertilizer recommendation and a Read more...
Dr Wani recognized in list of most impactful leaders in water management
Dr Suhas P Wani, Director, ICRISAT Development Center, has been honored as one of “50 Most Impactful Leaders in Water & Water Read more...
ICRISAT wins two CSR awards for work on climate change and community development
At the recent World Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Congress, ICRISAT’s science-backed development work with the corporate sector on climate change adaptation and Read more...
World CSR Day: ICRISAT wins two CSR awards for work on climate change and community development
Hyderabad, India (18 February 2016)— — For its science-backed development the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) received awards Read more...
ICRISAT scientist recognized in list of most impactful leaders in water management
Hyderabad, India (18 February 2016)— ― Dr. Suhas P Wani, Director of ICRISAT Development Center at the International Crops Research Institute for Read more...