From DNA 🧬 to better food 🍲 on our plates!
@icarindia & @DBTIndia have been granted a patent by IPO for India’s first 64K SNP DNA chip for grain amaranth (रामदाना ): a powerful tool to develop high-yielding, nutritious & climate-resilient varieties faster.
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Transferring Technology, Transforming Agriculture – NBPGR’s 64K SNP Chip for Amaranth Finds a Home at Imperial Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. !
@icarindia NBPGR transfers 64K SNP Chip for Grain Amaranth to ILS via Agrinnovate. A leap forward in precision breeding.🌱🧬
A Gene Bank will be established to conserve the genetic resources of our country. The aim of this initiative is to ensure genetic resources and food security for future generations: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the post-budget webinar today. @PMOIndia@ChouhanShivraj
🔹Biotechnology has emerged as a transformative force in agriculture, aquaculture, and animal sciences, driving innovation in crop improvement, disease management, and sustainable farming practices
🔹Recent advancements in genome editing, molecular breeding, and biocontrol solutions are enhancing productivity and resilience in these sectors positioning India as a global force
🔹Department of Biotechnology’s Agriculture Biotechnology programme supports innovative biotechnological research for achieving sustainable agriculture by leveraging the latest advances in technologies
Read here: https://t.co/bmj5mASAgd
Get set..Go!
GM detection and supporting research facilities is inaugurated at @icarindia - @INbpgr, Division of Genomic resources today by DDG (CS), Dr. T R Sharma. ADG (seed), Dr. D K Yadava and Director @GYANENDRAPSIN11 graced the occasion.
@CES_IISc launched 'India Flora Online' - a comprehensive and extensive digital database of India and its neighbouring countries’ rich flora, on April 8th.
The portal was launched by Prof Kamal Bawa and can be accessed here: https://t.co/Soj2lIcCvk