Unraveling the genetic potential of Indian rice germplasm for reproductive stage drought tolerance
Climate change poses a serious threat to future food security on a global scale. Drought is the most challenging abiotic stress, limiting rice...
CGIAR works with partners in six major regions to jointly address challenges to food, land, and water systems.
More information about CGIARClimate change poses a serious threat to future food security on a global scale. Drought is the most challenging abiotic stress, limiting rice...
Apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) production is threatened by scab, caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis. One defense mechanism of apple trees...
To smash the low-yield plateau in pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.], a hybrid breeding programme was launched in 1974. Now 50 years of its...
Introduction: Water is essential for plant growth, and drought is one of the most predominant constraints on crop yield. Sorghum is a well-known...
Undernourishment caused by micronutrient deficiencies (hidden hunger) remains a critical global challenge affecting billions worldwide. Approximately...
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are globally recognized for their potential to accelerate genetic improvement and delivery of new high-yielding...
Global night-time temperatures are increasing and correlate with a decline in crop yield. Various aspects of nocturnal physiology in plants are...
Background: Leaf rust caused by Puccinia triticina Erikss. is a widely distributed wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) disease. Using wild relatives, such...