ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute Celebrates 115th Day Of Inception

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The ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore celebrated its 115th foundation day. Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, highlighted the institute's crucial role in national sugar security, noting that over 80% of the country's sugarcane area uses its 'Co' varieties. He stressed the need for scientists to develop innovative solutions using advanced genomic technologies, AI, and climate-resilient breeding to address modern agricultural challenges. The event also recognized outstanding research in sugarcane agriculture.