Distant yet together: A poignant celebration of our Annual Day
Reflection, gratitude and anticipation mark the occasion. With the pandemic creating havoc and disrupting lives across the globe in many ways, 2020 Read more...
10 new chickpea varieties released in 2020 in collaboration with NARS
Market-driven chickpea innovations record many firsts in Africa and Asia. To meet the growing global market demand for protein-rich chickpea, scientists have Read more...
ICRISAT’s state-of-the-art seed processing facilities begin operations
Efficient production of high-quality seed for research is an important activity for modern breeding and genebank programs. To bolster this activity, ICRISAT Read more...
Strategizing on a national seed system in Kenya with special focus on climate-resilient crops
A national seed systems strategy with special focus on drought tolerant crops such as sorghum and millets is in the making in Read more...
Historical socio-economic data critical for research and policy making, say agricultural economists
ICRISAT’s socio-economic data sets for India at the district and village levels, collated over several decades, are vital for researchers, institutions and Read more...
Chickpea scientists pool their knowhow to train younger scientists in disease management
With newer diseases affecting chickpea crops, it is increasingly important to detect and manage them on time. With a view to develop Read more...