High throughput sequencing and high performance computational facility at ICRISAT to boost genomics for breeding New high-end facility key in advancing “The 3000 Chickpea Genome Sequencing Initiative” The Illumina HiSeq 2500 – the world’s...
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The first peanut genomes sequenced The International Peanut Genome Initiative releases the first peanut genome sequences to the public. The International Peanut Genome Initiative, a multi-national group of crop geneticists working in...
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Saskatchewan Pulse Growers explore possible collaboration opportunities with ICRISAT With keen interest to enhance collaboration with ICRISAT in the area of chickpea genomics and breeding, a high-level delegation from the Saskatchewan...
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Genetic gain essential for accelerating crop improvement in developing countries “It is important to harness the synergies of different science disciplines, in order to help resource-poor farmers benefit from crop improvement programs,”...
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Blue Sky Research project on pigeonpea launched The recently approved Blue Sky Research (BSR) project on pigeonpea was launched at the second annual review and planning meeting of the United States Agency for International Development...
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Highlighting the power of next generation genomics and integrated breeding “Next generation genomics has been projected as the seventh most important disruptive innovation technology in the context of potential economic impact in...
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Prestigious Indian National Science Academy (INSA) fellowship conferred on Rajeev K Varshney The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) conferred its elected fellowship on Dr Rajeev Varshney, Research Program Director – Grain Legumes, for...
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Moving sorghum genomics ahead The annual meeting of the BREAD (Basic Research to Enable Agricultural Development) projects was held at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on 31 October – 1 November in Seattle, Washington, USA...
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Tropical Legumes III – Developing the next phase to ensure benefits to smallholder farmers “Grain legumes make an important component of the diet and a rich source of protein for poor people in the developing countries of sub-Saharan...
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ICRISAT and Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences ink agreement on peanut research A high-level delegation from Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS), China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICRISAT to foster...
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Digitalization of crop breeding initiated in grain legumes With an objective to enhance the precision and efficiency in breeding programs in more effective manner, the ICRISAT Research...
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Young Crop Scientist Award conferred to Rajeev Varshney Dr Rajeev Varshney, Research Program Director – Grain Legumes, was conferred the 2013 Young Crop Scientist Award by the prestigious Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) in Tampa...
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