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 …