Crop Improvement

ICRISAT organizes NNF–FWGA Project Inception and Stakeholder Workshop

ICRISAT in partnership with the Fortified Whole Grain Alliance (FWGA), convened the Project Inception for ‘Advancing whole grain processing technologies and improving consumer acceptability of whole grain foods’ at its Hyderabad headquarters on 28 April 2026.

ICRISAT and ICAR Announce Release of the World’s First Three-way Pearl Millet Hybrid

Small Stature, Big Impact: How SAMSORG 52 is Redefining Sorghum Farming in Nigeria

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Breakthrough at ICRISAT: World’s First Extreme Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea Developed via Speed Breeding

Breakthrough cultivar ICPV 25444, developed through speed breeding, tolerates temperatures of 45°C during summer growth. It is the first of its kind in the world, and a boon to India, offering resilience amid intense summer temperatures.

ICRISAT, Bihar Government and Local Partners Advance Food and Nutrition Security through Centre of Excellence for Millets in Gaya

With a groundbreaking focus on food and nutrition security, the Bihar Centre of Excellence for Millets Value Chains—established by the Government of Bihar in collaboration with ICRISAT and local partners —is harnessing scientific innovation to unlock the full potential of millet production in the state.

ICRISAT Scientists Decode the Genetics Behind Seed Coat Removal in Industry-Ready Groundnut

In a significant breakthrough for groundnut improvement, scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have unraveled the genetic basis of blanchability—the ability to easily remove the seed coat—a critical trait that determines processing efficiency and product quality for food industry.

ICRISAT’s Climate-Resilient Pigeonpea Demonstrates Outstanding Performance in the Kashmir Valley Opening New Pathways for Food Security and Farmer Incomes

Groundnut Breeding at ICRISAT Delivers Strong Yield Gains: Genetic Gain Assessment Reveals

A Recent Study Quantifies Yield Gains in ICRISAT-bred Groundnut Varieties Over the Past 15–20 Years

Landmark Partnership to Establish Seed Research Hub in Gujarat, India

ICRISAT, IFFCO, and BBSSL Sign Tripartite Agreement to Develop the Beej Anusandhan Kendra for Advancing Seed Innovation and Farmer Empowerment

Nigeria Approves High-Performing Groundnut Variety SAMNUT 30 Developed by ICRISAT

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New Genomic Discovery from ICRISAT Could Save Farmers Millions by Preventing Groundnut Sprouting Before Harvest

Breakthrough study identifies varieties and key genes to halt sprouting before harvest in groundnut due to unseasonal rains.

From India to Saudi Arabia and Sudan: Scaling Up Zinc-Enriched Sorghum for Global Impact

Innovative Vegetable Grafting Technology Offers Resilient Yields for Climate-Stressed Cultivation, ICRISAT Study Shows

Research finds grafted tomatoes in polyhouses deliver up to 63.79% higher yields—paving the way for broader adoption across solanaceous crops.