Joining hands to conserve plant genetic resources for a food secure future in Chad
To enhance the capacity of Chad’s national agriculture research system in the conservation of plant germplasm, ICRISAT, through its genebank in Niger, Read more...
The work of genebanks can never stop
Genebanks have been and will continue to be vital for global biological diversity and food security in the long run, said genebank experts at a recent interview with the Global Landscapes Forum...
Is a pandemic the time to think about genebanks?
Perhaps you think that the middle of a global pandemic is not an appropriate time to be discussing seed banks. Think again. Read more...
Chapatis of pearl millet for a changing climate
The people of rural India love their bajra chapatis. These flatbreads made of pearl millet flour are a highly nutritious staple Read more...
Extended partnership to deliver high-yielding, disease-resistant finger millet to farmers
armers can soon access finger millet varieties that not only withstand drought but are also resistant to parasites and diseases.
The women finger millet advocates of Western Kenya
Women in Kakamega and Busia counties of Western Kenya are going against the grain. They are turning their backs on the commonly Read more...
Wild cousins of finger millet show promise of parasite resistance
Finger millet can be grown at altitudes ranging from sea level to over 2000 metres above sea level, can withstand drought, Read more...
Crop diversity takes centerstage with 10th anniversary of Svalbard Global Seed Vault
ICRISAT scientist receives global Legacy Award for contribution towards protection of crop diversity Dr Hari D Upadhyaya from ICRISAT, India, has received Read more...
ICRISAT Scientist receives global award for being a custodian of crop diversity
Dr Hari D Upadhyaya from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India, has received the global Legacy Awards, along with six other scientists, for exceptional contribution through his lifetime’s work on preservation of crop diversity.