Distant cousins of domesticated crops harbor traits to feed a hungry planet
Recently, scientists found that more frequent flooding caused by storm and rainfall along with erratic temperature are responsible for the resurgence of phytophthora blight, a devastating disease that weakens pigeonpea stems irrespective of soil types and cropping patterns.
Breakthrough pigeonpea genome re-sequencing will lead to superior varieties and make the pulse more affordable
Hyderabad, India (22 May 2017) ― In a significant breakthrough, a global team of 19 scientists from 9 institutes have re-sequenced the Read more...
Super-early pigeonpea: Dodging climate change in the drylands
Pigeonpea in India has seen a change in its status from an orphan crop to a cash crop in the last few Read more...