India, May 7 -- The new genome varieties hold the potential for revolutionary changes in higher production, climate adaptability, and water conservation
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently announced the development of two genome-edited rice varietiesin India.
Chouhan said that the development of these new crops will not only enhance production but will also yield positive results in environmental terms. It will save irrigation water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby lowering environmental pressure. This is a classic example of getting both benefits - increased production and environmental conservation.
Chouhan emphasised that in the coming times, there is a need to ensure food securi...
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