International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities
Rainfed-drylands, as an important biome, occupy more than 41% of the world’s land area and provide much of the world’s food and fibre, further supporting biodiversity and providing ecosystem services (UNCCD, 2017). Climate change, which is expected to manifest as increased frequency and intensity of extreme climate events including droughts is particularly of concern in […]
8th “International Day of Yoga” celebrated at ICAR- Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla H.P.
8th International Day of Yoga was celebrated on 21st June 2022, at ICAR- Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla and at its all the six Research Stations (Modipuram, Jalandhar, Gwalior, Patna, Ooty, Shillong, & Kufri-Fagu Unit). Shri Abhay Sharma and, Ms. Dhara Saraswati ; Senior Art of Living Teachers were Chief- Guest and Guest of honour […]
ICC-Cogent Coconut Tissue Culture Workshop
Knowledge sharing and synergy among the leading coconut tissue culture laboratories in member countries of ICC (International Coconut Community)/COGENT (International Coconut Genetic Resources Network) is the key to upscale and advance the Coconut Tissue Culture Technology. The results of scientific developments in various laboratories working on coconut tissue culture need to be harmonized and complemented […]
Sea Ranching of Green Tiger Shrimp Seeds by Mandapam Regional Center
As part of the regular sea ranching initiative, the Mandapam Regional Centre of the ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) released a total of 3.25 million seeds of green tiger shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus) of PL 40 into the Palk Bay at Mandapam on 30th July, 2022. The shrimp seeds were released by Dr. G. Tamilmani, Head-in-Charge in […]