This study offers insights that will be pivotal for breeding groundnut varieties that are fully resistant to Aspergillus infection in the future The discovery of a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that resists fungal infection holds promise for the future development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanut, an economically significant oilseed,[Read More…]
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Japan provides food assistance to earthquake-affected people in Afghanistan
WFP has reached nearly 70,000 people with emergency food assistance The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a $1 million contribution from Japan to provide emergency food assistance in the earthquake-affected Herat Province in the west of Afghanistan. This vital aid will help support nearly 33,000 thousand people affected[Read More…]
Women entrepreneurs in Odisha India boost student nutrition with millet meals
This initiative broadens their nutritional choices beyond traditional rice, pulses, soybean, and egg-based meals Over 3,600 students enrolled in 55 government-run schools in the Koraput district of Odisha are now enjoying more nutritious mid-day meals featuring finger millet-based meals upma (porridge), khichdi (millet and lentils) and sweet dishes, designed to boost nutritional intake thanks[Read More…]
