Swapnil Baraskar

Ph.D. Research scholar (Genetics and Plant Breeding) @GenebankICRISAT, @ICRISAT, Hyderabad | ICAR SRF 2021 | ASRB NET 2021 | UGC NET 2022 | CSIR NET JRF 2023

[MTHUDI @MTHUDI1]

Pleased to share our review in Theoretical and Applied Genetics. We examine how cross-incompatibility limits the use of crop wild relatives and how genomics, embryo rescue and genome editing can help broaden crop diversity. @unisqaus @FVSU @_HenryTNguyen

https://t.co/uomuypektG

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

In a key milestone for food security and climate-resilient agriculture, ICRISAT has secured long-term access to CRISPR-Cas9 in order to deploy gene editing. This long-term humanitarian licensing agreement with @corteva and @broadinstitute Inc. is especially significant in developing seed solutions for smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa.

@CGIAR @CGIARbreeding

https://t.co/0F8fN8VxtS

[PlantTreaty @planttreaty]

In 2024, the International Plant Treaty celebrated 20 years of safeguarding agrobiodiversity and supporting farmers worldwide.

Part of #FAO80 and 80 years of building a better future together!

➡️ https://t.co/R4SjO72p9c

#ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity

[PIB India @PIB_India]

▶️ India emerges as Global Leader in issuing Compliance Certificates under Nagoya Protocol

▶️ According to the latest data on the ABS Clearing-House, India has issued 3,561 Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) out of a global total of 6,311, placing it far ahead of all other countries in implementing the protocol

▶️ Out of 142 countries registered on the ABS Clearing-House, a global platform that promotes transparency and accountability, only 34 have issued IRCCs so far

Read here: https://t.co/tKKkuO6RK5

@moefcc

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

Knowledge transforms lives when it reaches farmers.

ICRISAT is honoured to be named Active Data Provider 2026 by @FAO AGRIS, FAO’s global platform for agricultural research that connects science to policy and practice.

This recognition reflects our commitment to sharing open, practical dryland science that helps smallholder farmers grow food in harsh conditions, improve nutrition, and build dignity and resilience for their families and communities.

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

#CallForExhibitors

Udyam Pradarshan 2026 invites applications from exhibitors working in agriculture, climate-tech, digital solutions, clean energy, and Geographical Indications (GI) technologies to showcase their innovations.

This two-day event, organized by ICRISAT with the support of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (@NABARDOnline) and the AICTE Innovation Centre (@AICTE_INDIA), Hyderabad will be held on 28–29 January 2026 at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Hyderabad.

Join this dynamic platform aimed at showcasing innovations—from conceptual ideas to market-ready solutions—presented as working models, hardware, software applications, or process designs across key sectors including agriculture, climate-tech, digital solutions, and clean energy.

📅 Register on or before: 18 January 2026
🔗 Registration link: https://t.co/YZJJlV8kF2

Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone/Mobile: [phone]

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

#EventAlert #RegisterNow

ICRISAT is organizing the National IP Yatra 2026 on 28–29 January 2026 at its headquarters, Patancheru, Hyderabad, with the support of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(@minmsme), Government of India.

The event aims to bring together 200 participants, including key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia, to deliberate on the role of intellectual property in driving India’s growth and long-term sustainability.

The two-day programme includes expert-led sessions, legal advisory and IP consultations.

Registration is mandatory for participation - https://t.co/nqU0niahoi

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

Season’s Greetings!

As we head into the year-end holidays, we extend our warm wishes to our workforce, partners and collaborators.

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

Proud moment!

@FAO recognized ICRISAT at the #FAO80 and #WorldFoodDay ceremony in Rome for our technical leadership in sustainable agrifood systems.

Under Sustainable Plant Production & Protection category of FAO’s Global Technical Recognition, ICRISAT was honored for conserving #chickpea germplasm and breeding improved, resilient varieties for a food-secure future.

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

Dr Mamta Sharma of @ICRISAT has been honored with the prestigious M.S. Swaminathan–Grow Further Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to agricultural research.

Read more: https://t.co/HwYAvv9NTH

[CIMMYT @CIMMYT]

🌱🧪#CIMMYT explored @ICRISAT's Centres of Excellence in #Genomics, Pre-breeding, and the Genebank, key infrastructure driving crop science innovations and safeguarding #agrobiodiversity for resilient, productive food systems in the #GlobalSouth. #Partnership #FoodSystems @CGIAR

[Rutwik Barmukh @RutwikBarmukh]

Excited to share our new article on Australian #chickpea #pangenome, now out in @PlantBiotechJ ! 🎉

Highlights:
🧬15 high-quality genomes
🌱Trait-associated variants
💧Drought-responsive QTL insights & haplotype gaps

📖: https://t.co/MoAOld1Ol0

Congrats to all authors! 👏

[Vetriventhan Mani @MVetriventhan]

Attended the 3rd IAC held in Kunming, China. It was an enriching & valuable learning experience, insightful discussions on global agrobiodiversity efforts. Also, I had the opportunity to explore Kunming City, making the visit both professionally rewarding & culturally memorable

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

Leading taxonomists, Dr S. R. Yadav (Shivaji University, Kolhapur) and Dr Sankararao (BSI, Hyderabad) led a 2-day training on plant classification and herbarium techniques for ICRISAT Genebank staff in Patancheru, with virtual participation from Niamey & Bulawayo genebanks.

[Rutwik Barmukh @RutwikBarmukh]

Excited to share our new article in @TrendsinBiotech - 'Spatial Omics for Accelerating Plant Research & Crop Improvement'! 🎉

🧠 Decode plant cell heterogeneity
🧬 Integrate spatial #omics techniques
🌾 Design future #Crops using spatial + 3D omics

Link: https://t.co/jD3mKyTr3j

[The Crop Trust @CropTrust]

Thanks to genebanks worldwide, including ICRISAT’s, peanut diversity is preserved and available to breeders, scientists and researchers, helping keep PB&J on our plates!

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/snZuDxf2yk

[Swapnil Baraskar @swapnilssb97]

@Yogeshdnaik @Manishpandey99 @plantgenome @MTHUDI1 @Rpcau_pusa @rajvarshney @Gene270 Congratulations sir!

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

We are glad to be a part of the recently published scientific report on "Role of functional genes for seed vigor related traits through genome-wide association mapping in finger millet"

The seed material for the diverse finger millet panel used in this study by IIMR was supplied by the #ICRISAT Genebank.

@icarindia @MilletsNews @CropTrust #Millets @PIBAgriculture @IYM2023 @AllAboutMillet @MVetriventhan

Read the Publication here - https://t.co/foFoEWGFWD via @Nature

Read the News here - https://t.co/nYljb8dZ5q via @pinnaclegazette

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

We are delighted to announce that Dr @MamtaSharma_1, Principal Scientist II - Precision Phenotyping, has been honored with the prestigious award, Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society (FPSI)!

The award was presented during the 77th National Conference on “Emerging Issues and Sustainable Strategies in Plant Health Management: A Global Perspective,” held at the @icarindia - Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra, from January 19 to 21, 2025.

This esteemed fellowship recognizes Dr Mamta Sharma’s outstanding contributions to the field of Plant Pathology and her unwavering dedication to advancing plant health management.