Hyderabad, Oct. 8 -- With groundnut being central to food, nutrition and edible oil security, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has set a new benchmark in crop improvement by measuring Realized Genetic Gain (RGG) in its groundnut breeding programme.
In its recently published study 'Quantifies Yield Gains', ICRISAT confirmed steady yield improvements in groundnut breeding over time, while also identifying opportunities to refine breeding strategies for faster progress.
The significant gains achieved in the past 2 decades demonstrate how genetic advancements are translating into higher on-farm yields, strengthening national and global food and nutrition security.
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