From ‘pearl’ of millet to ‘gold’ of desert: A popular hybrid emerges improved through genomics-assisted breeding
GHB 538, a popular pearl millet hybrid, was improved through genomics-assisted breeding. Named Maru Sona or desert gold, the revised hybrid has 82 % downy mildew resistance over the original hybrid. The improvement also resulted in an increase in grain (3.5%) and fodder (10.8%) yield, resistance to blast (28.6%) and rust (91.4%) diseases as well as grain protein content (12.5%) while maintaining GHB 538’s hallmark early flowering (44 days). Read more
ICRISAT at FAO’s Global Conference on Green Development of Seed Industries
“There are no good crops without good seeds. Seeds are the foundation of agri-food systems. We rely on seeds to produce food, Read more...
The benefits of investment in genomics research are manifold
The return on investment in crop genomics research is manifold but to realize the full potential and reap optimum benefits from it, Read more...
Genomics-Assisted Breeding 2.0 for Sustainable Agriculture
Accelerating genetic gains through genomics-assisted breeding 2.0 approaches will deliver higher produce for smallholder farmers while ensuring sustainable agriculture and environmental Read more...
Genomics delivers ‘super chickpea’ in record time
India is set to launch improved chickpea, developed in record time through genomics-assisted breeding in a first-of-its-kind effort. Two new varieties with drought tolerance and disease resistance were recently identified for farming by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)....