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| Singh, Jai Prakash; Mansata, Bharat; Nellithanam, Jacob; Kundaji, Deepika. |
| Jaiprakash Singh (aka JP) is an outstanding organic farmer breeder of several important and widely cultivated crops like rice, wheat, pigeon pea and mustard. He started this work more than 2 decades ago, and presently has 480 varieties of rice, 120 varieties of wheat, 40 varieties of pigeon pea, 3 varieties of mustard; also some chillies and tomatoes. These varieties are ‘developed’ or evolved over many crop cycles through a process of multi-generational selection for distinct features and qualities, including grain yield, pest resistance, special nutritive values, flavour, fragrance, grain size, shape, colour, etc. The varieties bred by JP are particularly useful for many farmers still following or reverting to indigenous organic system in India. JP’s 5... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Breeding; Genetics and propagation. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/24237/2/24237.pdf |
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| Nellithanam, Jacob; G., Krishnaprasad. |
| Finger Millet is a highly nutritious cereal crop which can be grown throughout India, especially in the south west monsoon season, and in summer under irrigated conditions. Presently, it is a major crop only in a few southern states and Himalayan region, and is also grown in areas populated by indigenous people in the states of Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, etc. Finger Millet or Ragi (as it is known in south India) has superior nutritional value compared to major cereals like Rice and Wheat because of higher content of Calcium and Iron in addition to calories. This nutritional benefit is particularly important for women and children. Finger Millet (Ragi) is better adapted to both low rainfall and high rainfall conditions and has high genetic... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Cereals; Pulses and oilseeds. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/24238/3/24238.pdf |
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