‘Seeds for Needs’ approach to develop climate resilient crop varieties

Approach combines farmers' knowledge of resilient crops with 'elite' varieties identified by scientists.

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“This is a very relevant approach in the Indian context also. Contingent plannings are prescription based and when the time comes the seeds are unavailable for the farmers. This approach will answer the questions like which seeds are made to be available where and in what quantity. As we have our own indigenous biodiversity, our farmers face monsoon delays and monsoon failures so Seed for Needs is the key to fight such problems and to maintain our biodiversity” said Dr M L Jat, Principal Scientist, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.

Read more: https://vigyanprasar.gov.in/isw/Seeds-for-Needs-approach-to-develop-climate-resilient-crop-varieties.html