Pigeonpea pre-breeding program gets research boost

The largest producer of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) in the world, India could increase its production three times, provided there are varieties resistant to diseases and adapted to climate change. Pre-breeding scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are exploring possible solutions sourced from the wild species of Cajanus. A project funded by the Crop Trust will evaluate promising pre-breeding lines in India and Myanmar, bringing them one step closer to cultivation.

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