National Associate Scientist - Lentil Breeding @ ICARDA India
Joined November 2012
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Ashutosh Kumar Yadav retweeted
#ICARDA #FLRP had privilege of welcoming & showcasing to Hon’ble Union Agri Minister Shri @ChouhanShivraj & #DG, @icarindia Dr ML Jat sir to our research initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilient and sustainable agriculture during foundation ceremony at KVK,Vidisha
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Ashutosh Kumar Yadav retweeted
ICARDA-India showcased innovative through its technology demonstration & distributed improved legume varieties to the farmers by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister and DG, ICAR #UnnatKrishiMahotsav @Raisen witnessed an inspiring gathering of dignitaries & farmers @ICARDA #FarmersFirst
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Discover how ICARDA’s new Food Legume Research Facilities in India are transforming pulses research 🌱🫘
The newly inaugurated facilities include a modern administrative building, a dedicated farmers’ training center, and state-of-the-art laboratories for plant genomics, tissue culture, plant breeding, and plant pathology.
Hear more from ICARDA’s DDGR, Augusto Becerra.
👉 Learn more: icarda.org/media/news/icarda…
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A big step for pulses in India 🌱
At ICARDA’s Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha, newly inaugurated facilities are set to advance climate-resilient and nutrition-secure farming systems.
Hear from Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare , Government of India, sharing how these facilities will strengthen pulse production and support farmers across the country.
More details: icarda.org/media/news/icarda…
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ICARDA co-organized and participated in #GCWAS2026 in New Delhi, India, officially opened by the Hon. President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
ICARDA scientists presented research on potential of women’s leadership in cooperatives across the MENA region and on gender-sensitive chickpea breeding. 🌱
@CGIAR , @CGIARgender
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Mar 18
🌱 #Lentil_Mechanical_Harvesting
Lentil harvesting was successfully carried out using a combine harvester at #FLRP of @ICARDA, #Amlaha.
🌿 Properly bred varieties with #erect_plant_type, #higher_pod_clearance and #non_shattering pods are key for successful mechanization.
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Ashutosh Kumar Yadav retweeted
Grasspea’s moment in the spotlight! grasspea.net/grasspeas-momen…
@akybio @AkankshaSi76161 @ShivKAgrawal @ICARDA @grasspeanet @icarindia
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Visited the @ICARDA #Lentil multilocation trails (MLT) at @iaripusa1 & had an insightful discussion with Dr. @MuraleedharAski, Senior Scientist, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi on extra-early maturity & Mechanical harvestability trials in lentil.
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#Aatmanirbharta_in_Pulses_Mission
ALT Extra Early (less than 100 days) lentil lines.
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Ashutosh Kumar Yadav retweeted
Had the pleasure of hosting @KuldeepPGR, Senior Scientist at #ICAR @INbpgr, during his visit to our #grasspea & #fababean research trials at @ICARDA #FLRP, #Amlaha, #India🌱
We had a wonderful & productive discussion and a truly enriching day for advancing food legume research!
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Dr. Kuldeep Tripathi @KuldeepPGR, Senior Scientist, @INbpgr, New Delhi, visited the #lentil research field trials at the #FLRP of @ICARDA, #Amlaha. We had productive discussions on #herbicide_tolerance🌱, #mechanical_harvestability 🚜 trials, & future #lentil breeding directions.
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🌱 Field Visit Update 🚜
Visited the #lentil research field trials at RAK College, Sehore. Had productive discussions with Dr. Nishant Bhanu on ongoing extra-early and mechanical harvestability trials, & future breeding directions. Valuable insights for lentil improvement.
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Feb 23
🌱 Field Visit Alert 🚜
Visited the #Lentil research field trials at ICAR-IIPR, Regional Station, Phanda! Had very productive discussions with Dr. Datta & Dr. Surendra Ghritlahre on ongoing trials, & future breeding directions. Great insights for advancing #lentil #improvement!
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Feb 23
We were delighted to host Dr. @AudreyDelahunty , Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Agriculture Victoria, Australia, at @ICARDA #FLRP, #Amlaha. She visited the lentil research field trials and the Plant Genomics lab, and we discussed opportunities for future research collaboration.
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🌱 A major boost for pulse research in India!
ICARDA inaugurated the upgraded facilities of its Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha, strengthening India’s pulse research ecosystem.
The enhanced labs and training facilities will accelerate the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding, and nutrition-rich legume varieties tailored to farmers’ needs.
Explore more: icarda.org/media/news/icarda…
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