Groundnut innovations with large kernels and high oleic content preferred by the confectionery industry in Bangladesh being developed in partnership with the Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute was discussed during a training program that deliberated on groundnut value chain innovations.
Researchers and extension staff from government and non-governmental organizations participated in the discussion. ICRISAT principal scientist Dr Janila Pasupuleti participated virtually and shared a presentation on market-preferred peanut varieties for Bangladesh being tested for release. ICRISAT shared advanced breeding lines with the Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) and the evaluation trials conducted by BARI identified early-maturing and drought-tolerant lines ICGVs 00338, 07219, and 02038 and advanced to variety release testing in 2020. High oleic lines are also under testing in Bangladesh, said Dr Janila.