Agro-Biotech News

A new genetically engineered chickpea with high drought tolerance and high iron and zinc content in seeds developed by a team of experts from the Department of Biotechnology's New Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research, University of Hyderabad and Indian Institute of Pulses Research. Chickpea is a major source of protein in India. It is planted predominantly in semi-arid areas during post-monsoon season.