Genetic Resources, Germplasm Conservation & Landmark Varieties

High-yield, disease-resistant staple crops

Conservation and improvement of native Brazilian species

National repository of crop genetic diversity for breeding programs

Conserves thousands of plant genetic resources ensuring biodiversity protection

40 genes under selection identified; genomic data for Red Sindhi, Rathi, Tharparkar breeds; supports conservation and breed improvement

B:C improved from 1.46 to 2.01; organic cultivation package; seed storage and marketing linkages; producer group for area expansion

203 rice, 4 maize, 12 millet, 34 vegetable varieties; seed museum in Satna, MP; 'Save Our Biodiversity Campaign'; multiple national awards

4.55 t/ha (doubles traditional); anthocyanin 326.48 mg/100g; improved cooking quality; semi-dwarf ~100 cm; suitable for Kharif Manipur valley

Field gene banks for fruit crops; diversity maps of fruits, vegetables, flowers; biofortified varieties; landmark technologies