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Scientists Visit Villages Under Agriculture Abhiyan Why in News? In a significant India news development, under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, over 2,000 agricultural scientistsvisited 7,900 villages across India. Their mission was to gather data on agro-climatic conditions and educate farmers about soil health, seed varieties, and modern crop cultivation techniques. Massive Outreach Under Government …
Read MoreNIPGR’s Gene Edited Rice Shows Increased Phosphate Uptake, 20% More Yield Why in the News? Scientists at the Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have made a significant breakthrough in rice biotechnology. They used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to enhance phosphate uptake and transport in japonica rice varieties, demonstrating the potential for improving …
Read MoreIndia Launches First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Why in the News ? India has become the first country globally to develop and release genome-edited rice varieties, launched by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. These high-yield, climate-resilient varieties aim to improve nutrition, productivity, and support the vision of Viksit Bharat. About the Launch of Genome-Edited Rice Varieties: …
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