A few observations from the author on this over all scenario on varietal development in vegetables in India including their impacts through national agricultural research system are as follows: 1. In terms of numbers, the progress on development of varieties and hybrids under NARS in vegetables can be rated as impressive. 2. A large majority […]
Development in Vegetables in India
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History of Vegetable Breeding Research in India
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After reading this article you will learn about the history of vegetable breeding research in India. 1940 – Successful attempt of seed production of temperate vegetables at Quetta (now in Pakistan). 1947 – Sanctioning of a nucleus ‘Plant Introduction Scheme’ at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. 1949 – Establishment of a vegetable breeding […]