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Biotechnology offers innovative solutions for climate-resilient agriculture by improving crop tolerance, developing biofertilizers, and ensuring sustainability in food production. This topic belongs to GS Paper 3 (UPSC) under the subject Agriculture & Biotechnology.
Read MoreGlobal Potato Research Centre Approved in Agra Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a South Asia Regional Centre of the International Potato Center (CIP) in Agra, aimed at improving food security, enhancing potato and sweet potato productivity, and supporting farmers in India and South Asia. Functions and Goals …
Read MoreRNA-based Spray Shields Crops Against Viral Threats Why in the News ? Scientists at Martin Luther University, Germany, have developed an RNA-based antiviral that offers strong protection against the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), a major agricultural threat. This breakthrough could significantly reduce crop losses and enhance food security globally. Challenge of Plant Viruses: Plant viruses …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Establishment of Peru’s International Potato Center wing in India for potato and sweetpotato research. source:scirb About the Peru’s International Potato Center to Establish India Wing: After China, Peru’s International Potato Center (CIP) plans to establish a regional centre in India, focusing on potato and sweetpotato research. The centre aims to cater …
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