BARC scientists examine paddy developed via mutation breeding
   Date :24-Oct-2020
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Amid novel coronavirus pandemic, a programme was organised in Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur on Friday for virtual field inspection and observation of mega project based on ‘Mutation Breeding’ run by the University in association with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.
 
The virtual field inspection and observation marked the participation of Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy Professor K N Vyas; Director of BARC’s Mumbai Centre Dr A K Mohanty and other experts from the field.
 
Detailing about the mutant varieties of paddy developed under the project, IGKV Vice-Chancellor Dr S K Patil said that short duration dwarf varieties are being prepared by mutation so that timely sowing of second crop can be carried out and achieve higher yield.
 
Meanwhile, Professor Vyas said that the research being carried out by the agricultural university is a major step towards the peaceful use of nuclear energy and these varieties will prove to be a boon for the farmers of Chhattisgarh.
It is to be mentioned here that a mega project is being implemented under the MoU signed between BARC Mumbai, Department of Atomic Energy (Government of India) and IGKV, Raipur for the improvement of traditional varieties of paddy.
 
Under this project, as many as 50 varieties of paddy were selected, of which 21 varieties were modified by improving their undesirable qualities such as high and long ripening properties.