The ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi organized the “Germplasm Diversity Day – 2023” at ICAR-NBPGR, Pusa Farm, New Delhi on 13 October, 2023.
In his inaugural address, Dr. GP Singh, Director, ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi stressed on utilizing the Crop Wild Relatives (CWRs) and landraces in Indian breeding programme and establishing collaborative linkages with crop based Institutes for better utilization of the germplasm. During his interaction with the concerned scientists and participants, Dr. AK Vishwakarma, PC, Sesame and Niger …
Barnyard Millet diversity showcased on the occasion of World Food Day 2023 at ICAR-NBPGR, Farm Issapur on Oct.16, 2023
Barnyard millet field day was organized at ICAR-NBPGR, Farm Issapur on 16th Oct 2023. The entire set of 1888 diverse accessions of Barnyard millet from the National Genebank was grown and showcased for the first time at ICAR-NBPGR for their agro-morphological characterization. The occasion was celebrated to realize the goals of promoting “Shree Ann” as …
ICAR-NBPGR has organized a Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Awareness cum Farmers Fair on 17th November, 2023 at Borjuli Village, Rangapara block of Sonitpur District in Assam.
The ICAR-NBPGR has organized a Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Awareness cum Farmers Fair on 17th November, 2023 at Borjuli Village, Rangapara block of Sonitpur District in Assam. This programme was organized at “Biodiversity Heritage” site of wild rice (Oryza rufipogon) involving the Biodiversity Management Committee and Gram Panchayat of Borjuli under the NEH Scheme. The …
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi organized Training Programme on “Management of Plant Genetic Resources” during 2-8 November, 2023
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi organized a training program on “Management of Plant Genetic Resources” during 2-8 November, 2023 for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students of College of Agriculture, Bawal, CCS, HAU, Hisar. The purpose of the training was to aware students about PGR management activities, such as germplasm exploration and collection, plant …
A Group of 65 Students from College of Agriculture, Amreli, Junagarh Agriculture University Gujarat visited ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station Jodhpur on 09.12.2023
“A group of 65 students, pursuing B.Sc. (Ag.) from College of Agriculture, Amreli, Junagarh Agriculture University Gujarat visited ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Jodhpur on 09.12.2023. The scientists and technical staff of the Station interacted with the students regarding mandate and activities of ICAR-NBPGR in general and ICAR-NBPGR RS Jodhpur in particular. The students were made aware …
TSP programme on ‘Agro-biodiversity Conservation through Homestead Cultivation’ was organized at St Joseph Church, Kozhimala, Kanchiyar Gram Panchayat, Idukki District, Kerala on 10th January 2024
“A programme on ‘Agro-biodiversity Conservation through Homestead Cultivation’ for the tribal farmers was organized at St Joseph Church, Kozhimala, Kanchiyar Gram Panchayat, Idukki District, Kerala on 10th January 2024 under ‘Tribal Sub Plan’ to bring awareness of crop diversity conservation through cultivation of local varieties/landraces of fruits and vegetables in their backyards. This programme was …