India is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of wheat and rice, but extreme weather is taking a toll on these vital crops. Agricultural research organizations in India have been working for years to engineer rice seeds that can better withstand the vagaries of climate. Unpredictable rains and increasing heat aren’t just making life more difficult for the people of Rayan pet, a village in India’s arid south.
India is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of wheat and rice. Research organizations here, like their counterparts around the world, have long worked to produce seeds that increase yields, withstand drought or resist plant diseases. It’s a growing need as a changing climate leads to more extreme and unpredictable weather. As India is among the countries most vulnerable to climate impacts, these new seeds are essential in ensuring it produces enough food for its people as well as for export.
Presentation – Dibyabharati Nayak
