Spotlight on pearl millet – biofortification and drought tolerance
Biofortification Pearl millet scientists discussed the ‘Future micronutrient breeding strategy in pearl millet’, and agreed that phenotyping for micronutrient trait was the Read more...
Agriculture researchers join nutrition and health scientists to discuss global challenges
Cutting across academic and national borders, over 350 researchers working in agriculture, nutrition and health gathered in India recently to understand and Read more...
Seed companies in West Africa eye pearl millet hybrid with 70% higher yield potential
A newly developed pearl millet hybrid, with 70% yield-gain potential and high disease resistance, has caught the attention of private seed companies Read more...
Committed to Alleviating Malnutrition, India Declares Minimum Levels for Iron and Zinc in Pearl Millet
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established minimum levels of iron and zinc to be bred into national varieties of pearl millet. The news comes during the National Year of Millets and as the government of India articulates its vision for a Kuposhan Mukt Bharat (Malnutrition Free India) by 2022.
Africa’s first biofortified pearl millet variety aims to combat anaemia
For millions of women and children in Africa anaemia is a significant public health concern—and diets deficient in iron are often to blame. But consuming a new variety of pearl millet called chakti—with an additional 20% of the estimated average requirement of iron—may improve their nutritional status and help them reach their physical and cognitive potential.
Call to promote the hidden treasures of ‘Future Smart Food’ for Zero Hunger
In an important FAO executive summary on ‘Future Smart Food’, ICRISAT scientists Dr. Suhas Wani and Dr. Gajanan Sawargaonkar suggest that strategically Read more...