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Strategies for breeding, production and promotion of pigeonpea hybrids in India
With the release of GTH-1 the world’s first CMS hybrid in
pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.], the breeding of
hybrids in this important pulse crop has become a reality. At present three early duration pigeonpea hybrids ...
From concept to field: evolution of hybrid pigeonpea technology in India
The role of hybrid vigour in the enhancement of productivity is well recognized. Its application, however, has been restricted to a few crops and legume breeders could never take its advantage due to various seed production ...
Introduction and Expansion of Improved Pigeonpea (Arhar) Production Technology in Rainfed Upland Ecosystems of Odisha
While 70% of the population lives in the rainfed upland ecosystem of Odisha, around 85% of the
workforce depends on agriculture. There are about 8.7 million hectares of agricultural lands in
the state of which 70% are ...