When science and industry synergize to develop better crops
Resource ID
17986
Access
Open
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Topics
Crop improvement, Plant breeding (varieties & hybrids), Seed systems, Pests and diseases
Crops
Dryland cereals, Pearl millets, Sorghum, Grain legumes, Pigeonpea
Systems
Farming Systems, Cropping Systems
Locations
Asia, India
Global Date
21 Feb 20
Title
When science and industry synergize to develop better crops
Keywords
Hybrid Pearl Millet, Rresearch Consortium, West Africa, Millet Breeders, Seed Systems, Hybrid Parents Research Consortium, Open Pollinated Varieties, Pearl Millet improvement program
Language
English
New ICRISAT Research Programs
Asia Program, Crop Improvement
Story Partners
Ajeet Seeds Pvt. Ltd; Arya Hybrid
Seeds Ltd; Adriana Agricola Ltd.; Bayer BioScience Pvt
Ltd; Daftari Seeds (OPC) Pvt Ltd; Bisco Bio-Sciences Pvt
Ltd; DCM Shriram Ltd - BioSeed Research; Eco Agri Seeds
Private Limited; Ganga Kaveri Seeds Pvt Ltd; Hi-Yield
Agri-Genetics Pvt Ltd; Hytech Seed India Private Limited;
JK Agri Genetics Limited; Kamadgiri Seeds LLP; Kanchan
Ganga Seed Co. Pvt. Ltd; Kaveri Seed Company Pvt Ltd;
Kartik Bio Seed; Metahelix Life Sciences Limited; Nandi
Seeds Pvt Ltd; Nath Biogenes (I) Ltd; Nu Genes Private
Limited; Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd; Rasi Seeds (P) Ltd; Pioneer
Hi-Bred Pvt Ltd.; SeedWorks International Pvt. Ltd.;
Sungro Seeds Private Limited; Super Seeds (P) Ltd; UPL
Limited (Advanta); Classic Hybrid Seeds Pvt Ltd; KD Seeds
Pvt Ltd; UPL-Mexico; JK Agri Genetics Ltd
Author/Key contact
Dr Pooran M Gaur
Story Source
ICRISAT Happenings 1842-2, 21 February 2020
Type
Science
URL/Link
https://www.icrisat.org/when-science-and-industry-synergize-to-develop-better-crops/
Description
Setting priorities for research in hybrid pearl millet, sorghum and pigeonpea in India. Over 70 participants from 40 public and private sector institutions recently discussed and selected the highest research priorities to develop hybrid parents and hybrids of sorghum, pearl millet and pigeonpea. Since success of pearl millet hybrid technology has not yet been demonstrated in Africa, it is a great opportunity for pearl millet breeders and seed by Dr Peter Carberry, Director General, ICRISAT.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
21 Feb 20
CGIAR Research Program
GLDC
SDG
02-Zero_Hunger, 13-Climate_Action, 17-Partnerships_For_The_Goals
