Next ‘big thing’ in genetically modified crops: Drought-tolerant and herbicide resistant wheat Future of wheat will focus on four traits: 1. Gene Knockout for Disease Resistance 2. Yield Improvement 3. Drought and Heat Tolerance 4. Gluten Modification

RT @ipo_mantra: IMPORTANT INFORMATION IIT Kharagpur has created National Digital Library for students for all subjects. Link👇…

Reducing methane emissions by developing low-fumarate high-ethanol eco-friendly rice High-yield Rice Emits up to 70% Less Methane

Reducing Chemicals in Mainstream Agriculture Steam-Treated Seeds Protect Human Health and the Environment #ThermoSeed

How are researchers using AI? Survey reveals pros and cons for science Despite strong interest in using artificial intelligence to make research faster, easier and more accessible, researchers say they need more support to navigate its possibilities.

Genetically modified rice to cure hay fever moves forward after 2 decades

Dr. Rajendra Singh Paroda Honored with ‘Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award’ by NABS

RT @icarindia: Budget Highlights 2025-26 Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses #ICAR #ViksitBharatBudget2025 @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj @Agr…

RT @icarindia: Budget Highlights 2025-26 Mission for #Cotton Productivity #ICAR #ViksitBharatBudget2025 @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj @mygovin…

Thanks to Indian government for budgetary provision to establish second genebank for conservation of Safety Duplicates of PGR. @INbpgr has been pursuing for it since a long time. This should be established in permafrost region with latest technology based on robotics and AI.

Wide range of Earth’s species are showing a decline in diversity The loss of genetic variation means species may be less resilient to climate change and other stressor | Science | AAAS

Poland seeks to break EU deadlock on GMO deregulation After 18 months, governments have yet to agree if a new class of GM crops can be treated as equivalent to conventional strains, & whether producers should be granted monopoly rights through patents.

UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed to introduce legislation to Parliament by end of March, unlocking new precision breeding technology.

Padma Awardees 2025

The adoption of GE seeds in United States has grown significantly since its introduction in 1996. In 2024, over 90% of U.S. corn, upland cotton, and soybean crops were cultivated using GE varieties. These three major crops make up the majority of GE-cultivated fields in country

Genetic breeding for indoor vertical farming

Explore S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook industry overview Page. via @SPGSustainable1

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Crops could thrive with less fertilizer if they make more microbial friends A mutation reveals chemical signals that help wheat plants attract beneficial fungi to their roots