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Global Research Team Decodes Gene Sequence of Chickpea

Will lead to fast development of varieties with higher yield, drought tolerance and disease resistance In a scientific breakthrough that promises improved grain yields and quality, greater drought tolerance and disease resistance, and enhanced genetic diversity, a global research team has completed high-quality sequencing of not one but ninety genomes of chickpea (=gram / chana). …