Crop Improvement

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

Locally Led Adaptation for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems

The success story of rainfed cereals in Saudi Arabia

New Discovery in Peanut Defense Mechanisms Offers Hope for Disease Resistance

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New Research Decodes Pearl Millet’s Climate Resilience and Nutritional Secrets

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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.

Biofortified Forage, Summer Pearl Millet, and Multi-Trait Cultivars Lead Discussions at Pearl Millet Scientists' Field Day

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Senegalese Farmers Embrace Climate-Smart Agricultural Innovations in AICCRA Project

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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 Revolutionizes Crop Testing with Portable Technology

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Boosting Millet Production: ICRISAT Joins Forces with the Assam Millet Mission

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