Interdisciplinary research key to making India’s Green Revolution sustainable
Resource ID
17951
Access
Open
Contributed by
B.Muralidhar
Topics
Crop improvement, Biotechnology: Genomics, Nutrition
Crops
Dryland cereals, Grain legumes
Systems
Farming Systems, Livelihood Systems
Locations
Asia, India
Global Date
24 Jan 20
Title
Interdisciplinary research key to making India’s Green Revolution sustainable
Keywords
TIGR2ESS, Crop Science, Hydrology, Social science and policy, Green Revolution
New ICRISAT Research Programs
Genetic Gains Program, Genomics & Trait Discovery
Story Partners
University of Cambridge; University of East Anglia; Rothamsted Research; National Institute of Agricultural Botany; Department of Biotechnology, (Govt. of India); Punjab Agricultural University, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, National Institute of Plant Genome Research
Author/Key contact
SMCO staff
Story Source
ICRISAT Happenings 1838-1, 24 January 2020
Type
Science
URL/Link
https://www.icrisat.org/interdisciplinary-research-key-to-making-indias-green-revolution-sustainable/
Description
Around a hundred scientists from varied disciplines, who gathered to discuss an India-UK joint research program, called for more interdisciplinary research to make Indian agriculture sustainable in a changing world and to ensure food security.The first General Assembly of TIGR2ESS (Transforming India’s Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable food Supplies), a UK-India research program which began in 2018 and brought over 20 research institutions together, was held at ICRISAT during 20-24 January. Crop scientists, sociologists, biologists, nutrition experts and archeologists, among others, are discussing the way ahead for the program.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
24 Jan 20
CGIAR Research Program
Water Land and Ecosystems
